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FA03 YCE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

94,086 mi
Last recorded94,086 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 YCE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 94,086 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 94,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 92,134 miles

Rear wheels are slightly binding

Fail 13 Oct 2016 92,134 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Rear wheels are slightly binding

Pass 6 Oct 2015 87,812 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 87,812 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 7 Oct 2014 80,848 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 80,848 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 74,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 69,006 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 69,006 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2011 64,408 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,408 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,450 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 58,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 44,004 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 44,004 miles

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

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

Hand brack travel on the limit.

front N.o plate cracked.

parsel shelf brake light inoprative

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 25,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 17,632 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 YCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 YCE, 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 YCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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