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AY53 YJZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,590 mi
Last recorded170,590 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YJZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 170,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 165,643 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2016 165,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 162,734 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2015 162,734 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2014 153,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 137,849 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 137,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 121,986 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 109,374 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 88,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 63,025 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 39,854 miles

Split in o/s/r tyre tread Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2007 37,886 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,194 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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AY53 YJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

AY53 YJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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