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FA03 FDY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests37 (22 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate59.5%

Mileage

125,420 mi
Last recorded125,420 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 FDY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 15 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 125,420 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 125,399 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 123,294 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 123,248 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 120,345 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 120,300 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2023 115,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 115,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly stretched (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 110,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 104,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,238 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 101,238 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 101,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,545 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 93,532 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 82,179 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 82,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,614 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,158 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,158 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Jul 2015 71,666 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 16 Jul 2015 71,666 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 69,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 69,264 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,679 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 65,675 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre splits in sidewall advise replacement

o/s/r tyre perrished sidewall to tread area advise replacement.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 61,672 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 61,672 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,201 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 58,166 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,624 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 43,755 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,755 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 45,398 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 45,398 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 35,248 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 27,710 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 FDY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.5%.

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

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