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FB53 DOJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

103,001 mi
Last recorded103,001 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 DOJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,001 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 100,560 miles

Front Upper Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 100,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster on headlight unit not taking beam image up high enough (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged flexi hose has cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lense excessively cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively damaged cords showing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Central Upper Coolant leak engine bay area ()

Engine Management Light on dashboard

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror glass cracked ()

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

Offside Oil leak timing chain/engine area ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Aug 2016 97,925 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 94,811 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 90,610 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,610 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Engine management light illuminated.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,578 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 83,576 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,765 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,252 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 73,252 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 63,240 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front bumper insecure

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

O/S/F tyre shows signs of having been run flat

Fail 30 Sep 2009 63,240 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F tyre shows signs of having been run flat

Fail 1 Oct 2008 15,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,119 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 35,285 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 35,219 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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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FB53 DOJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FB53 DOJ, 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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FB53 DOJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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