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AV03 VSM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,393 mi
Last recorded100,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 VSM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 100,393 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 100,393 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in/out (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 97,239 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 97,239 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 94,239 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 78,806 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 78,806 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2018 75,504 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jan 2018 75,504 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,480 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 71,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,703 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 67,703 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 65,608 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,508 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 52,902 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 52,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,743 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2011 40,470 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,620 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 32,594 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,386 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

both rear tyres sidewalls detreiorated

Pass 27 Apr 2007 26,118 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 21,547 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 VSM 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 68%.

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 VSM, 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 VSM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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