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Rear subframe & mounting areas corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear subframe & mounting areas corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired continues weld reqired on patch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mntg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
center brake light not working
underside,suspension and some brake components corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
center brake light not working
underside,suspension and some brake components corroded
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))
heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in all areas.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ( after 01st july 2003) (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective weathered heavily (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective weathered heavily (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high (1.1.6 (d))
heavy surface corrosion to underside of vehicle in all areas.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high. (1.1.6 (d))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to rear exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust system insecure to rear clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high. (1.1.6 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
underside of vehicle heavily covered in surface corrosion
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements broken and damaged (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
underside of vehicle heavily covered in surface corrosion
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange reseal (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
exhaust corroded
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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AV53 GKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 AV53 GKU, 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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AV53 GKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 September 2003.
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