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AY03 XSA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

150,077 mi
Last recorded150,077 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XSA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 150,077 miles

Coil spring corroded both side rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear inner sill . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

various underbody corrosion .

Fail 14 Jul 2026 150,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side front . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side rear inner sill . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

various underbody corrosion .

Pass 18 Jul 2025 142,995 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and Suspension components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear beam axel corroded and Suspension components.

Pass 18 Jul 2024 136,072 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low efficiency, compare offside.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axel corroded.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Fail 18 Jul 2024 136,072 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced bothside front lens tarnished can be cleaned. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low efficiency, compare offside.

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear beam axel corroded.

chip on windscreen within m o t limit.

Pass 28 Jul 2023 129,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side corroded near trailing arm mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 129,109 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner and outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side corroded near trailing arm mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 122,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 116,117 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 116,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 110,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,864 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 101,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes wearing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 101,523 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 96,367 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,523 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 83,208 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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,285 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 55,432 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 44,199 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 34,449 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,994 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,636 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 19,754 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 16,950 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,912 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 XSA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 XSA, 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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AY03 XSA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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