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FD03 LZV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

142,640 mi
Last recorded142,640 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 LZV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 142,640 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion under the vehicle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 142,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From manifold and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion under the vehicle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 134,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 123,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2020 123,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 112,183 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output going yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre on approx 3mm

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 108,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks

Fail 7 Jun 2018 108,459 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre starting to show age cracks

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre just starting to show age cracks

Pass 21 Jun 2016 103,469 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 103,469 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 96,518 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 85,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2014 85,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,180 miles

NSR tyre perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2012 67,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear bleed nipple snapped off but not leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2011 58,976 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 58,976 miles

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 49,886 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 41,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 41,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2008 31,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 18,102 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 18,102 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 9,990 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 LZV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LZV, 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 LZV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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