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DY53 FCZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,165 mi
Last recorded69,165 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 FCZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 69,165 miles

heavy shale on rear underside structure

Fail 23 Aug 2018 69,190 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

heavy shale on rear underside structure

Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,739 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes cracked/perished

both rear tyres cracked/perished

rear brakes slightly binding

Fail 4 Aug 2017 64,725 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front anti roll bar link bushes cracked/perished

both front tyres wearing close to legal limit

both rear tyres cracked/perished

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,669 miles

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

front anti roll bar links look weakend

Fail 18 Aug 2016 60,665 miles

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

Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front anti roll bar links look weakend

Pass 8 Jul 2015 56,508 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 52,205 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,758 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,762 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,552 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,592 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,343 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 29,342 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 24,654 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 18,990 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,801 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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DY53 FCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DY53 FCZ, 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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DY53 FCZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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