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FA03 USW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

164,665 mi
Last recorded164,665 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 164,665 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 164,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 161,609 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 158,192 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 158,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 155,248 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres wear to edges

corrosion blisters to offside sill

corrosion to both rear chassis and inner sills

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to towbar

rear axle front bushes deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2021 152,973 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2021 152,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2020 150,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

corrosion to both rear inner sills/chassis

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer front flange

nearside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

slight damage to offside front tyre outer sidewall

some corrosion to rear axle

some corrosion to rear brake pipes

some corrosion to towbar

Pass 23 Aug 2019 147,706 miles

corrosion to o/s/r sill , inner sills and chassis rails

corrosion to rear brake pipes

exhaust rear flange corroded/looking weak

front number plate damaged

perishing/cracking to rear brake hoses

perishing/wear to front drop link bushes

small cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2018 145,376 miles

corrosion to rear inner sills/chassis rails

cut to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

front number plate damaged

rear brake pipes corroding

wear to rear axle bushes

Pass 15 Aug 2017 139,890 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

front registration plate some damage

nearside front shock absorber dust cover torn

nearside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread

rear axle both front bushes starting to seperate

slice to offside front tyre outer sidewall

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

some corrosion to towbar

some handbrake lever travel

Fail 14 Aug 2017 139,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

front registration plate some damage

nearside front shock absorber dust cover torn

nearside rear tyre perishing and nail in tread

offside front brake hose perishing

rear axle both front bushes starting to seperate

slice to offside front tyre outer sidewall

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

some corrosion to towbar

some handbrake lever travel

Pass 19 Aug 2016 131,300 miles

both front tyres perishing + on/approaching limit + bold edges - recommend replace

corrosion starting to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear brake pipes - previously greased

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern weak

Fail 19 Aug 2016 131,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing + on/approaching limit + bold edges - recommend replace

corrosion starting to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear brake pipes - previously greased

n/s/f headlamp beam pattern weak

Pass 25 Aug 2015 121,660 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

nearside front shockabsorber dust cover torn

rear axle both front bushes starting to seperate

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

some corrosion both rear chassis/inner sills

Fail 25 Aug 2015 121,660 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front anti roll bar links bushes deteriorating

nearside front shockabsorber dust cover torn

rear axle both front bushes starting to seperate

slight perishing to both front brake hoses

some corrosion both rear chassis/inner sills

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,316 miles

check n/s/r seat belt as best as possible due to child seat fitted

corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

perishing/cracking to front drop link bushes

rear brake pipes previously greased

Pass 23 Aug 2013 97,820 miles

both front anati roll bar links bushes perishing

both rear subrame front bushes starting to seperate

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to seperate

some corrosion starting to both rear chassis

Pass 11 Jul 2012 87,584 miles

both rear tyres worn outer edges

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

nearside front tyre worn outer edge, on limit

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres worn outer edges

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

nearside front tyre worn outer edge, on limit

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,081 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perrishing

offside front wishbone back bush seperating

Pass 8 Jul 2010 67,509 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 8 Jul 2010 67,509 miles

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

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 26 Jun 2009 57,139 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 45,495 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 45,495 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 35,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,219 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 USW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 USW, 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 USW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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