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AU03 HZB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,314 mi
Last recorded98,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 HZB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 98,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 94,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (Trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 94,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly high reserve travel (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (Trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively N/S/F and O/S/R (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 91,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle/anti-roll bar/under body corrosion inc inner sills + front suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle/anti-roll bar/under body corrosion inc inner sills + front suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 91,841 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle/anti-roll bar/under body corrosion inc inner sills + front suspension area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil SLIGHT INNER - WET SHOCKER WIPED NO LEAK - MIST (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN / LIMIT - ( FRONT WORN ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR AXLE - ( INNER SILLS ) (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear parking secondary brake imbalance requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair - ( NEARSIDE REAR BINDING / GRINDING ) (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND FRONT (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil SLIGHT INNER - WET SHOCKER WIPED NO LEAK - MIST (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN / LIMIT - ( FRONT WORN ) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion REAR AXLE - ( INNER SILLS ) (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corrosion rear axle

Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,026 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underbody corrosion rear axle

Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,758 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 79,747 miles

both front brake disc rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2015 79,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front brake disc rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2013 74,762 miles

Both headlights tarnished, light output reduced slightly.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 70,026 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 66,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2010 62,699 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 May 2009 57,596 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 57,596 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 May 2008 49,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 39,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 27,940 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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AU03 HZB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 61,835 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU03 HZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 HZB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 May 2003.

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