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AV53 TLU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

215,638 mi
Last recorded215,638 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 TLU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 215,638 miles

Brake pipes greased

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 215,638 miles

Brake pipes greased

Corrosion appearing under vehicle

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,653 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 89,653 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 164,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 162,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 160,520 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 160,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2020 158,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2018 150,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2017 143,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill section

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

Offside Rear Inner sill section getting weak

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 133,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear inner & outer sills weak.

Offside Front side wall damage,.

Offside Rear inner & outer sills weak.

Fail 10 Oct 2016 133,426 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill sections getting weak.

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

Offside Front tyre, has slight side wall damage.

Offside Rear inner, and outer sill sections getting weak.

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear small cuts in tyre tread

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

Offside Rear tyre has small cuts in the tread

Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,954 miles

offside & nearside front tyres getting low on inner edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2013 103,972 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear number plate getting poor

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,221 miles

nearside tyre slightly out of shape

rear no plate getting poor

Pass 23 Oct 2010 78,862 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 22 Oct 2009 68,543 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,149 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,232 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO AGE CRACKING.

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE GETTING POOR.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 35,524 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 TLU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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