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FA03 MHV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,182 mi
Last recorded126,182 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 MHV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 126,182 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of nearside and offside front brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 115,744 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 115,744 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed and rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 110,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,563 miles

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

General surface corrosion to vehicle underside & suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,553 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 99,553 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 94,290 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,290 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 89,241 miles

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2017 89,241 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort Off side and near side (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,424 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 71,089 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 70,251 miles

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

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2014 70,250 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

n/s and o/s front anti roll bar rubbers deteriorated

n/s/f headlamp deteriorated cannot asses the light output as bulb not working will reasses when bilb fixed

n/s/r wheel bearing couild not be checked

Pass 8 Jun 2013 67,808 miles

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

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

both rear tyres signs of age cracking

nearside front headlamp lens starting to fade

Fail 7 Jun 2013 67,808 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres signs of age cracking

nearside front headlamp lens starting to fade

Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,071 miles

nearside headlamp lens starting to fade

Pass 17 Jun 2011 62,596 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,596 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 26 Jul 2010 54,442 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,085 miles

nail in offside front tyre

offside and nearside front wheel rims damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,225 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,164 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,060 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 MHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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