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FA03 GVC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,963 mi
Last recorded129,963 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 GVC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 129,963 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 121,183 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,985 miles

advise both rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Jul 2016 112,177 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 112,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 109,238 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 103,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 103,665 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 96,534 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 96,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 12 Jul 2012 87,826 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 81,086 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 71,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 70,499 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 60,135 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 48,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 39,791 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 28,621 miles

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

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 GVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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