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AV53 MXU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,871 mi
Last recorded156,871 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 MXU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 156,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 156,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 155,158 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 155,158 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 148,763 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 148,763 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 139,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 128,203 miles

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

Rear suspension component corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 120,971 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 114,743 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 106,883 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 96,944 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,234 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 81,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 60,920 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 46,440 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,816 miles

nearside wiperblade split

Pass 24 Jul 2012 25,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,837 miles

Center stop lamp not working.

Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,266 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,710 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 15,892 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 15,892 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,302 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 8,415 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 MXU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

AV53 MXU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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