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AU03 VZP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

53,852 mi
Last recorded53,852 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 VZP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 53,852 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 41,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 41,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2024 41,339 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2023 40,083 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,401 miles

front discs and pads becoming worn

Pass 27 Feb 2021 31,271 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 29,837 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 28,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 27,742 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 26,927 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 25,768 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 24,760 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 23,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 22,229 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 22,229 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,982 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,015 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 17,109 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 15,069 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,946 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,985 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 9,059 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 VZP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 VZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU03 VZP registered?

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

Is AU03 VZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU03 VZP shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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