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FA03 SZR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

131,086 mi
Last recorded131,086 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 131,086 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r axle mount to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,414 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s/f & n/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 124,685 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 121,310 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 92,749 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 61,007 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre casatalted on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2019 56,820 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 55,773 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

Pass 23 May 2017 54,377 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,011 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,446 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 50,148 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 47,370 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,057 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 42,748 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 40,150 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 40,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,733 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,303 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,948 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 30,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 SZR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

FA03 SZR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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