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FA03 FCX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,915 mi
Last recorded126,915 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FCX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 126,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 126,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 126,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view side mirror (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 119,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 119,829 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 94,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 66,782 miles

Oil leak

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 9 Aug 2013 51,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 40,994 miles

Both front link rods,bushes split/perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 37,627 miles

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)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 37,627 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 34,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake disc wear

advise front brake pads low

advise near side front tyre side wall perished

Fail 4 May 2010 34,480 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front brake disc wear

advise front brake pads low

advise near side front tyre side wall perished

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2008 24,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of nearside front wiper blade Borderline

Wear to nearside front tyre

Pass 4 May 2007 18,973 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,016 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 FCX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FCX, 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 FCX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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