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FA03 FBJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,246 mi
Last recorded98,246 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FBJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,246 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 98,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,140 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 95,140 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 91,090 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,039 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,780 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 83,773 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2019 69,854 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,245 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,658 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 51,658 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 9 Sep 2016 43,716 miles

Headlights misty

Rear brakes grinding

Cracking in N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,609 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroding

both headlamps lens frosting

dent offside rear body panel

front brake pads wearing close to wear limits

nearside front wiper end small split

nearside rear tyre tread/sidewall splitting

rear axle beam both front large fixing bushes splitting

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2014 35,714 miles

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

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

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

driver side rear panel dented

passenger rear tyre cracking parished

rear axle bushes seperating

Fail 11 Nov 2014 35,714 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

driver side rear panel dented

passenger rear tyre cracking parished

rear axle bushes seperating

Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,927 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 26,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 22,250 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 22,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010
Fail 16 Sep 2009 20,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 20,228 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 15,055 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 15,055 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,329 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 11,405 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Jul 2006 11,405 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

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 FBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FBJ, 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 FA03 FBJ registered?

FA03 FBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FA03 FBJ safe to buy?

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