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FA03 UST

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,719 mi
Last recorded51,719 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 UST
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 51,719 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Fail 2 Aug 2017 51,716 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14" (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,697 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

front discs worn

handbrake requires adjusting

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

slight roughness from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Mar 2015 45,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 45,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r brake is slightly binding

Pass 11 Mar 2014 41,979 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,430 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 33,430 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 35,824 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 30,699 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,838 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,263 miles

front number plate is cracked

nearside front tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 6 Jun 2006 17,787 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 UST is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UST, 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 UST registered?

FA03 UST is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 July 2003.

Is FA03 UST safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA03 UST shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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