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AV53 JWJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

46,977 mi
Last recorded46,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 JWJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 46,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light unit contains moisture

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 46,977 miles

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))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light unit contains moisture

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 32,963 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 29,624 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 26,349 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 23,959 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 21,505 miles

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 30 Jul 2020 20,948 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 20,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 19,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,818 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 18,076 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 17,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 16,716 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 15,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 14,655 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 13,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 12,680 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 11,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 10,408 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 24 Sep 2007 9,644 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 7,885 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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AV53 JWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AV53 JWJ, 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 AV53 JWJ registered?

AV53 JWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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