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FA03 FCE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,320 mi
Last recorded44,320 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FCE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 44,320 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills heavily corroded around rear beam mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside outer sill is weak/corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2022 36,605 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear sills are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 29,770 miles

Both rear inner sills showing corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 29,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both rear inner sills showing corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 24,321 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 22,153 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 22,150 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2016 19,183 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 15,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 14,025 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,287 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 11,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 9,887 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 8,737 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 7,626 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,620 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 5,794 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 4,659 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 FCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

FA03 FCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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