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FY53 AKZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,581 mi
Last recorded63,581 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 AKZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 63,581 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 50,786 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 49,726 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 49,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake pads worn

Front discs rusted and pitted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 46,054 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside side repeater cover missing

Fail 11 Sep 2013 46,054 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside side repeater cover missing

Fail 21 Sep 2012 42,423 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s repeator lamp lense missing

o/s / n/s headlamp lenses faded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 21 Sep 2012 42,423 miles

n/s repeator lamp lense missing

o/s / n/s headlamp lenses faded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 37,595 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Sep 2011 37,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Aug 2010 33,654 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 33,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,759 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,223 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 18,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,622 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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FY53 AKZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FY53 AKZ, 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 FY53 AKZ registered?

FY53 AKZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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