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AU03 UPB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,227 mi
Last recorded143,227 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 143,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 139,904 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 136,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 132,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 128,165 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 123,760 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 117,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 117,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 109,534 miles

Front shock absorbers showing signs of leakage

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting

Rear floor pan rusted around the axle mounting points

Rear number plate degrading

Pass 25 Feb 2015 99,207 miles

Headlamp lenses degrading

Headlamp patterns fogged

Rear axle mounting bushes perished

Pass 22 Feb 2014 89,749 miles

Front tyres perished

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and splitting

Rear chassis rails rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,018 miles

Both front anti-roll bar link mounting bushes perished

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished and splitting from the outer casings

Pass 20 Feb 2012 71,175 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 63,259 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 52,826 miles

Air con rad damaged and leaking

Both front anti-roll bar link rod mount bushes perished

Offside front shock absorber showing signs of leakage

Offside rear tyre perished and aged

Pass 23 Feb 2009 41,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,575 miles

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting and worn

Fail 14 Feb 2008 30,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front brake flex hose ferrules rusty

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes splitting and worn

Pass 19 Feb 2007 24,217 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 18,317 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 UPB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPB, 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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What year was AU03 UPB registered?

AU03 UPB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is AU03 UPB safe to buy?

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