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AU53 VLB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,478 mi
Last recorded192,478 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VLB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 192,478 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 179,086 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 179,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 125,834 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 103,642 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2018 103,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 84,647 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 80,208 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 75,429 miles

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

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 8 Aug 2014 69,419 miles

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 69,419 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 63,864 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 59,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,795 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edhes close to legal limit.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 48,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 38,220 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 38,220 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 32,457 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 32,457 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,279 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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AU53 VLB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU53 VLB, 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 AU53 VLB registered?

AU53 VLB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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