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AY53 YLB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,892 mi
Last recorded49,892 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YLB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 49,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2025 48,741 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 29 Jul 2025 48,741 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2024 46,383 miles

Hand brake getting high slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 44,084 miles

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

parking brake travel high, would recommend adjustment

Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,118 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 41,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 37,028 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 35,779 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 35,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 30,344 miles

Central Front Lower slight oil leak

Offside Front slight damage to wing and bumper

Fail 12 Oct 2018 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower slight oil leak

Offside Front slight damage to wing and bumper

Pass 5 Oct 2017 27,076 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 25,081 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 23,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 22,131 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 22,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 19,300 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 14,899 miles

park brake lever has long travel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 13,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 11,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 5,929 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 3,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 3,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 YLB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

AY53 YLB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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