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FA03 VCJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,741 mi
Last recorded98,741 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 VCJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 98,741 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 92,352 miles

Chassis And Subframe Corrosion

Front A-Bar Link Bushes Perished And Splitting

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Aug 2018 83,742 miles

Front anti roll bar bushs parting

Front number plate

Offside beam pattern poor

underbody corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2018 83,742 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front anti roll bar bushs parting

Front number plate

Offside beam pattern poor

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 76,429 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Fail 25 Aug 2017 76,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm -1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,469 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 70,469 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 66,404 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,341 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,563 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 53,702 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,423 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 42,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,884 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,430 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 28,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,109 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 21,388 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 VCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VCJ, 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 VCJ registered?

FA03 VCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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