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FA03 XRG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,940 mi
Last recorded142,940 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 XRG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 142,940 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion around both rear jacking points and inner sills

Front number plate cracked

Interior mirror not fitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2020 142,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion around both rear jacking points and inner sills

Front number plate cracked

Interior mirror not fitted

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 136,540 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points and both rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 136,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside rear floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear jacking points and both rear axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 127,067 miles

Exhaust manifold repaired with paste

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Fail 22 Mar 2018 127,067 miles

Exhaust manifold repaired with paste

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange worn (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 119,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange worn (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 111,537 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

exhaust slight blow front

Fail 5 Apr 2016 111,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

exhaust slight blow front

Pass 13 Apr 2015 101,004 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

backbox corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,454 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,401 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 79,401 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,360 miles

n/s front tyre approaching limit

n/s wiper blade deteriorating

rear no plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 13 Apr 2011 64,483 miles

rear floor badly creased

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,300 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,402 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,921 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 26,104 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 21,623 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 XRG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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