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AY53 HRX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,081 mi
Last recorded122,081 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HRX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 122,081 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joints - exhaust system poor condition / heavy corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside washer weak

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 118,900 miles

Front bumper lower under tray damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen washers weak

Offside Front Windscreen damage

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle at rear very dirty condition

Fail 31 Oct 2023 118,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ rear axle suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength @ rear axle suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bumper lower under tray damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen washers weak

Offside Front Windscreen damage

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle at rear very dirty condition

Pass 3 Nov 2022 115,751 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 115,713 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 112,270 miles

Front windscreen - chips but not affecting drivers vision

Heavy corrosion to rear of vehicle

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 106,272 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 106,271 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,803 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 100,801 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 96,103 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 90,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

both inner rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both inner rear suspension mount areas slightly corroded

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 24 Oct 2016 90,634 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.75mm (4.1.E.1)

centre rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear floor pan area slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,219 miles

Centre Rear seat not fitted

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear chassis/floorpan corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 79,782 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,790 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 53,570 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 57,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,502 miles

unable to test o/s/r seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2008 45,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2007 38,143 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 38,024 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,768 miles

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

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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AY53 HRX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 AY53 HRX, 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 AY53 HRX registered?

AY53 HRX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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