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FA03 BVE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,142 mi
Last recorded130,142 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 BVE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 130,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 130,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 122,957 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 122,956 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 114,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 107,623 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 103,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 99,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Fail 5 Jul 2016 99,960 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre to rear (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 96,722 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 96,722 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 93,407 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 90,358 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 90,341 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 85,450 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,387 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 70,278 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 70,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 61,077 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,228 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 24,106 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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FA03 BVE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FA03 BVE, 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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FA03 BVE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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