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FD03 LWU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

127,289 mi
Last recorded127,289 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 127,289 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 127,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 118,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 118,406 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 107,612 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 107,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 100,890 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 93,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded bot front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 May 2017 93,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded bot front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 88,320 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 88,320 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 83,578 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 83,576 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 79,308 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2014 79,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 72,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 65,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 56,396 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads and discs low

Fail 14 May 2011 56,396 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front pads and discs low

Fail 27 May 2010 49,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2010 49,310 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2009 42,283 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking slightly

minor sidewall damage to nearside front tyre but not exposing cord

Pass 23 May 2009 42,283 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly

minor sidewall damage to nearside front tyre but not exposing cord

Pass 30 May 2008 35,522 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 27,403 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD 3MM

O/S/F TYRE TREAD 3MM AND WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 8 May 2006 20,235 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 LWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD03 LWU, 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 FD03 LWU registered?

FD03 LWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is FD03 LWU safe to buy?

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