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FA03 GSY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,837 mi
Last recorded118,837 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GSY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,837 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2015 114,294 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 108,665 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 108,665 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 102,458 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Sep 2012 95,844 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 95,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 88,872 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,872 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 82,058 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 82,058 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 72,926 miles

offside front head lamp cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2009 72,926 miles

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

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

offside front head lamp cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

offside front headlamp has a crack

rear wiper split does not clear effectivly

Fail 5 Sep 2008 60,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

offside front headlamp has a crack

rear wiper split does not clear effectivly

Pass 4 Sep 2007 40,958 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,777 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 GSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GSY, 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 GSY registered?

FA03 GSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 July 2003.

Is FA03 GSY safe to buy?

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