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AU53 HZH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,855 mi
Last recorded158,855 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HZH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 158,855 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald & close to wear knotches (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer peeling

Fail 23 Dec 2019 158,855 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Lower Undertray likely to become detached & bottom edge of bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald & close to wear knotches (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear silencer outer peeling

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2019 148,285 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer starting to peel

Fail 31 Jan 2019 148,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened & outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened & nouter faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear silencer starting to peel

Pass 27 Sep 2017 148,160 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 146,275 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 143,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 140,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 140,174 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 134,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 134,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 131,417 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 131,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 127,265 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 119,302 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 111,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 104,811 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 95,286 miles

nearside front wheel rim slightly bent

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 7 Dec 2006 86,854 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 86,854 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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AU53 HZH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AU53 HZH, 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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AU53 HZH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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