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FD03 MLJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,988 mi
Last recorded126,988 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 MLJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,988 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 126,981 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect suspect left hand drive light fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 117,930 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 112,957 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))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 112,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 7 Jun 2017 107,486 miles

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

rear screen wash not working

Fail 6 Jun 2017 107,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure top bracket snapped (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear screen wash not working

Pass 11 Jun 2016 101,900 miles

exhaust system corroded

both front anti roll bar drop links rubber bushes starting to split

Fail 11 Jun 2016 101,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 r14 82h (4.1.E.1)

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

both front anti roll bar drop links rubber bushes starting to split

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 81,324 miles

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

bumper loose

n/s/f rim bent, o/s/f tyre small cut

park brake travel near limit

Fail 19 Oct 2013 81,025 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bumper loose

n/s/f rim bent, o/s/f tyre small cut

park brake travel near limit

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,663 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 72,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 64,370 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 57,609 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 48,155 miles

n/s rear wheel bearing noisey when spun, advise replace soon ( currently meets MOT minimum standard)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,488 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 25,112 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 25,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 17,488 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 MLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MLJ, 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 MLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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