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FE03 BVC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,145 mi
Last recorded117,145 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 BVC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased/covered in road dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch slipping

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating service or adjustment may be required

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 117,143 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased/covered in road dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch slipping

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating service or adjustment may be required

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,533 miles

Clutch slipping

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating repair or adjustment may be required

Fail 27 Nov 2020 109,533 miles

Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Clutch slipping

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating repair or adjustment may be required

Pass 1 Jun 2019 91,883 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating repair, adjustment or service may be required

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 91,865 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

More than normal parking brake lever travel indicating repair, adjustment or service may be required

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 73,593 miles

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

Headlamp lens deteriorating/light output reduced/patterns fogged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 73,593 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens deteriorating/light output reduced/patterns fogged

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre has a nail within the tread area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 65,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 61,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 56,147 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 56,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2013 49,592 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 49,592 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 40,893 miles

advise - handbrake could have less travel

advise - nearside rear tyre is replaced fairly soon - cracking on sidewall

Pass 17 May 2011 33,975 miles

advise - handbrake could have less travel

advise - nearside rear tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 13 May 2010 25,641 miles

advise - both front and nearside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

advise - handbrake could have less travel

Pass 28 May 2009 19,735 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 19,350 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 14,030 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,444 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 10,353 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,217 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 BVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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