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FB03 FVL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,760 mi
Last recorded149,760 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FVL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 149,760 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 149,760 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2023 127,584 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 114,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 114,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,690 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 106,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at time of test exhaust cracked at box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,836 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 93,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 93,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,924 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 84,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 76,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.can be heard when vehicle jacked up and wheel spun.

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 67,114 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,866 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,478 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 54,222 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,514 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 45,235 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 40,991 miles

nail in nsf tyre un-repairable area

Fail 11 May 2011 40,991 miles

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

nail in nsf tyre un-repairable area

Pass 14 May 2010 36,851 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2009 32,689 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 28,731 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 28,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 23,942 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 23,942 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,659 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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FB03 FVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FB03 FVL, 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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FB03 FVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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