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FD03 MGZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,166 mi
Last recorded105,166 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MGZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 105,166 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 101,623 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,759 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Nov 2016 95,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 74,181 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 67,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,849 miles

all tyres 2-3mm tread depth

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to metal brake pipes

cracking and perishing to both front anti-roll bar drop links

front brake pads 70% worn discs lipped

oil leak

small cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,849 miles

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

all tyres 2-3mm tread depth

corossion to exhaust system joints

corossion to metal brake pipes

cracking and perishing to both front anti-roll bar drop links

front brake pads 70% worn discs lipped

oil leak

small cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,791 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 54,791 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 49,168 miles

Offside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear/deterioration

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 49,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear/deterioration

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,275 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,266 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2008 34,298 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 28,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nsr chassis damaged rear of spring

Pass 14 Aug 2007 28,851 miles

nsr chassis damaged rear of spring

Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,100 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 MGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MGZ, 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 MGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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