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FC03 NLJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,571 mi
Last recorded119,571 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 119,571 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam axle bushes both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2018 115,402 miles

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

general under body wear

Pass 5 May 2017 112,016 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system front to rear slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 109,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2016 109,237 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 104,781 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,132 miles

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

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 98,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 95,114 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 81,260 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,082 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 30,812 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 21,791 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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FC03 NLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FC03 NLJ, 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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FC03 NLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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