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AY53 YKO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

102,422 mi
Last recorded102,422 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YKO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 102,422 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 102,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,545 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 87,545 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,511 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated, centre

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 71,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer deteriorated, centre

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 58,789 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 58,789 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 47,771 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 47,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 47,564 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 46,485 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,823 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 39,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 35,589 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,713 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 30,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,820 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,351 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 21,697 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 16,275 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,160 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 10,999 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 7,640 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 YKO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 YKO, 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 AY53 YKO registered?

AY53 YKO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is AY53 YKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 YKO shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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