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AV03 ZXU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

202,919 mi
Last recorded202,919 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZXU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 202,919 miles

Engine MIL on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 202,919 miles

Engine MIL on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 181,132 miles

Engine MIL on

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 181,132 miles

Engine MIL on

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 166,063 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Sep 2022 147,308 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 146,876 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner track rod joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner track rod joint (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2021 123,164 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 123,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 103,282 miles

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2019 93,711 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 93,549 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 87,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 83,345 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,308 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 80,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 78,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes coated with grease

front antiroll bar linkrod bush's starting to perrish

n/s/f tyre 3mm also worn on outer edge

wax oil under vehicle in various places including on front suspension components

Pass 28 Jan 2015 74,614 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 71,032 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 71,031 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,440 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,450 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,276 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,570 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 33,673 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,177 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,621 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 ZXU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZXU, 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 ZXU registered?

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

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