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AY03 YFS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,377 mi
Last recorded159,377 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 YFS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 159,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 145,253 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 145,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 129,643 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 110,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 97,224 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 97,224 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 65,859 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 65,859 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 61,431 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 61,431 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,802 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,911 miles

both front tyres bald on inner and outer edges

o/s/f, n/s/f and rear wiper blades split

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 YFS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YFS, 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 YFS registered?

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

Is AY03 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 YFS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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