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AY03 OVU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,785 mi
Last recorded140,785 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 OVU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 140,785 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 135,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 134,408 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 134,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 132,280 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,178 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 122,748 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 115,440 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 115,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 112,092 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,650 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,337 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 71,215 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 71,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,070 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,069 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 46,040 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)

front disc inner faces pitted but not to excess

Pass 2 Jul 2010 42,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 34,649 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 29,867 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 24,342 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 18,722 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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AY03 OVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AY03 OVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY03 OVU registered?

AY03 OVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is AY03 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 OVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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