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AY03 XSR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

135,433 mi
Last recorded135,433 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 XSR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 135,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch/ end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 131,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,435 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 128,429 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 124,641 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 124,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2018 119,683 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 114,294 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 114,294 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 113,458 miles

both rear inner sills & floor sections starting to corrode.

Fail 19 May 2016 113,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175-65-14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear inner sills & floor sections starting to corrode.

Pass 11 May 2015 112,408 miles

both front lower anti roll bar bush sets starting to perish.

centre stop not working.

inner sills starting to corrode.

o/s/r tyre tread starting to perish at sidewall juncture.

Pass 12 May 2014 109,683 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 104,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2013 103,974 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 98,224 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 98,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 92,904 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 83,640 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 70,576 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 70,576 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 56,737 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2007 42,092 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 29,660 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,112 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 XSR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XSR, 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 AY03 XSR registered?

AY03 XSR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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