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FB53 GAO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,393 mi
Last recorded134,393 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GAO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 134,393 miles

Emissions not tested Low oil level (7.4.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2017 126,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 126,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,684 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 112,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 98,645 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 98,643 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 81,451 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 70,001 miles

both wipers split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,625 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 55,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 55,811 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 51,803 miles

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,720 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 47,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 44,129 miles

front brake discs corroded and wearing on inside faces

Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,447 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 31,687 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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FB53 GAO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FB53 GAO, 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 FB53 GAO registered?

FB53 GAO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FB53 GAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 GAO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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