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DE03 FCJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,431 mi
Last recorded104,431 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FCJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 104,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 94,412 miles

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

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

Rear General corrosion all over under the body

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 84,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear General corrosion under the body

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 76,194 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 68,718 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,771 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 62,771 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 49,440 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 48,735 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 47,049 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 46,123 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,123 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 44,656 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 43,436 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 42,841 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2011 42,841 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2010 41,217 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 39,362 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,067 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 20,382 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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DE03 FCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DE03 FCJ, 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 DE03 FCJ registered?

DE03 FCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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