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FA03 FDK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

184,477 mi
Last recorded184,477 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FDK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 184,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 178,803 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 171,698 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 160,163 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 156,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 156,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strongly advice (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 148,706 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 139,834 miles

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

radiator poor condition

rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 31 Mar 2017 139,834 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on outter edge

radiator poor condition

rear steel brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 7 Apr 2016 131,284 miles

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

corrosion around rear axel mounts

offside rear brake pipe is corroding

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,596 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 102,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 91,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 83,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,656 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,722 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,722 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 52,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 42,719 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 34,406 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 25,706 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 FDK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

FA03 FDK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is FA03 FDK safe to buy?

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