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2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,176 mi
Last recorded122,176 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FBD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 122,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and slightly unevenly worn on tyre shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas near subframe getting crusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 122,176 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits gun gum pin holes in rear silencer and front to rear pipe (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads and slightly unevenly worn on tyre shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides starting to corrode (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced areas near subframe getting crusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 115,642 miles

both front tyres are perishing and worn badly on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body of vehicle has corrosion but not excessive

Fail 6 Jan 2022 115,617 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to rear silence (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both front tyres are perishing and worn badly on inner edge

under body of vehicle has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 11 Jan 2021 110,371 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 105,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock Absorber dust cover split/damaged

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 92,191 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel breather pipe corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 76,506 miles

All exhaust mounts slightly corroded

Exhaust system corroding centre and rear sections

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced slightly cloudy (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear body axle mountings corroded

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 46,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 45,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 44,048 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2014 44,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded thin

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,805 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,518 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 36,789 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,738 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 24,227 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 21,915 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,929 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 FBD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FA03 FBD, 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 FBD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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