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FE03 BSU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,357 mi
Last recorded119,357 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 BSU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 119,357 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 112,726 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 112,725 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 106,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,543 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 98,465 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2014 92,033 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 29 Nov 2014 92,033 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth

Pass 25 Nov 2013 84,658 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 84,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,892 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,892 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 62,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 26 Nov 2011 62,433 miles

n/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 21 Dec 2010 53,425 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,570 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,469 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 44,111 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 44,111 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 37,324 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 30,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 23,244 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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FE03 BSU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FE03 BSU, 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 FE03 BSU registered?

FE03 BSU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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