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AV53 OKW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,978 mi
Last recorded127,978 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 OKW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 127,978 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 127,976 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 123,124 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 114,337 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 108,114 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 105,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 13 Aug 2021 103,463 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 103,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,144 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 96,896 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

reverse light inop

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 97,158 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BOTH headlights very deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH - in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 89,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

all 4 tyres cracked and split between treads but no cords visible at this time

Fail 4 Aug 2017 89,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres cracked and split between treads but no cords visible at this time

Pass 2 Jul 2016 84,401 miles

both rear tyres cracked in the tread

Fail 2 Jul 2016 84,401 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced effecting beam image (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked in the tread

Fail 4 Jul 2015 76,911 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,911 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,327 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

water ingress front numberplate.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

underneath covered in underseal.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,206 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 43,289 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 14 Sep 2011 43,289 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 38,303 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 32,258 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,521 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,396 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,359 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 OKW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OKW, 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 OKW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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