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FB03 FZE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 FZE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH REAR SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front SMEARING

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

Rear CORROSION

Pass 4 Jul 2019 112,409 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 112,409 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 108,281 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Modified brake, clutch and accelerator pedals fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension lowered

Fail 6 Jul 2018 108,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Modified brake, clutch and accelerator pedals fitted

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension lowered

Pass 19 Jul 2017 102,846 miles

engine management light on

Pass 6 Jul 2016 94,812 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 94,812 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 87,762 miles

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

washer bottle leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

n/s head light beam difuser missing

washer bottle leaks

Pass 21 Jul 2014 80,448 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,219 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,394 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 66,284 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 56,290 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,731 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 46,731 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,822 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 20,559 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 11,130 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 FZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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