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AV03 PFN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

63,828 mi
Last recorded63,828 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 PFN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 63,828 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 63,827 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 61,102 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear side/stop lights are slightly affected by the operating of the indicators causing them to flash albeit very slight at the moment

both offside tyres perishing dates on tires make them 14 years old

Pass 23 Nov 2023 49,587 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links worn

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 45,237 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,436 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on

slight induction leak from hose near air filter

Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,752 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 41,752 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 41,296 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 40,098 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 40,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip is allowing leakage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,094 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 38,121 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,097 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,448 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,673 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 34,754 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 32,913 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 30,832 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 30,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,661 miles

Sidewalls on ALL tyres starting to crack / perish.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 25,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,475 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 19,561 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,205 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT ON ENDS

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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AV03 PFN 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 84%.

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 AV03 PFN, 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 AV03 PFN registered?

AV03 PFN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AV03 PFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV03 PFN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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