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AU53 YGL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 YGL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 70,428 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts washers and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake travel

Pass 25 Nov 2024 70,116 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front very low 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,405 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very low 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 69,402 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts very low 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 68,590 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 67,664 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 67,664 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded weak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 62,962 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Head Lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear Tyres Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 60,681 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,187 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2016 55,715 miles

Nearside Rear light water in lens

Offside Rear brake just drag

Fail 27 May 2015 53,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear light unit water in lens

Pass 27 May 2015 53,174 miles

nearside rear light unit water in lens

Pass 28 May 2014 50,248 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 47,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,464 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 38,270 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 38,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 33,902 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 28,241 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 28,241 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 22,199 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 16,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 10,123 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 YGL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

AU53 YGL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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