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FD03 LWJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LWJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 101,088 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded rear offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear offside & nearside under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear offside & nearside axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2018 96,075 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required

Fail 5 Feb 2018 96,075 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

parking brake efficiency only just met, attention required

Pass 11 Feb 2017 92,768 miles

headlamp lenses slightly faded

Fail 10 Feb 2017 92,767 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp lenses slightly faded

little reserve parking brake travel

Pass 10 Feb 2016 86,874 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,608 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 74,484 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 71,286 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,850 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,833 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 55,012 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 37,105 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,438 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,512 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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FD03 LWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FD03 LWJ, 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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FD03 LWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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