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FA03 ZZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,843 mi
Last recorded111,843 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA03 ZZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 111,843 miles

Front Both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint boots perished.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft CV gaiter perished.

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 111,843 miles

Front Both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint boots perished.

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft CV gaiter perished.

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 103,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 103,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 97,177 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 89,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 85,210 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the edge

o/s and n/s/f head lamps are deteriorated

Fail 29 Jul 2014 85,165 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the edge

o/s and n/s/f head lamps are deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,165 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 80,165 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,554 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 69,080 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,235 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,235 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,638 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,638 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,725 miles

a lot of travel on handbrake lever

Fail 23 Jul 2008 52,725 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

a lot of travel on handbrake lever

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,937 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,696 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 32,696 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)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

FA03 ZZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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