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AV53 MXJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,542 mi
Last recorded140,542 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MXJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 140,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 134,190 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTHSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 129,742 miles

Central exhaust silencer has a slightly corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 125,856 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 120,008 miles

N.S.R parking brake requires adjustment

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear panel slightly damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 106,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,517 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 91,516 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 79,287 miles

Central Upper brake light not working

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front close to wearbars (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 74,301 miles

Front wipers smering

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroed

Fail 8 Sep 2016 74,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front wipers smering

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroed

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,581 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,699 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)

centre brakelight not working no visible wiring

centre exhaust box rusty

slight corrosion rear coil springs

Fail 3 Sep 2014 54,699 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

centre brakelight not working no visible wiring

centre exhaust box rusty

slight corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,822 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,822 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)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front wheel slighty binding

Fail 21 Aug 2012 40,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 40,674 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,646 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 37,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 33,966 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 26,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 22,134 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 18,148 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 13,984 miles

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

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 MXJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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