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AY53 YLE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

46,301 mi
Last recorded46,301 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 YLE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 46,301 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 46,301 miles

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

Rear boot struts weak do not hold boot up

Pass 25 Oct 2024 46,137 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,349 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps are misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 42,728 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 42,728 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,522 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 41,522 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,681 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 38,265 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 38,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 36,793 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 29 Aug 2017 35,576 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 35,576 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)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,028 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Fail 18 Jul 2016 34,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,768 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing/splitting

Fail 15 Jul 2015 31,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing/splitting

Pass 31 Jul 2014 30,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 28,968 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 27,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,790 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 11,372 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 14,910 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 9,054 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,545 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 YLE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YLE, 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 YLE registered?

AY53 YLE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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