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KJ53 RMZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,106 mi
Last recorded98,106 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 RMZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 98,106 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside oil leak under the engine.

Fail 6 Jan 2016 87,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside oil leak under the engine.

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,441 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2013 62,514 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2013 62,504 miles

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 53,240 miles

car leaking oil

Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,111 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 36,276 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 36,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 28,737 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 28,737 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,323 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 20,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,246 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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KJ53 RMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KJ53 RMZ, 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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KJ53 RMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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