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AV03 VNG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,670 mi
Last recorded136,670 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VNG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 136,670 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 136,670 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 129,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 120,943 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,692 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 112,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 105,460 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,530 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 98,530 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs heavily lipped and worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 85,426 miles

Both front brake discs notably ridges. Recommend dimensional check.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Both front seat belt plastic trims missing. Could prevent belt release.

Fail 21 Apr 2012 85,426 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs notably ridges. Recommend dimensional check.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Both front seat belt plastic trims missing. Could prevent belt release.

Pass 23 Apr 2011 77,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

oil leak from engine

plastic cover around both front seat belt lock mechs missing

wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,539 miles

both front seat belt recevier covers missing

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt

Fail 23 Apr 2010 70,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front seat belt recevier covers missing

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat belt

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,973 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 54,709 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 30,908 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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AV03 VNG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV03 VNG, 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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AV03 VNG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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