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FE03 FZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

150,685 mi
Last recorded150,685 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 FZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2023 150,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 148,582 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 141,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 134,039 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 134,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 118,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 118,656 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,742 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,538 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,191 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,191 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 81,651 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,568 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 9 Apr 2015 75,568 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

removed sat nav cradle from windscreen

Fail 4 Mar 2014 70,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

removed sat nav cradle from windscreen

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,142 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 59,970 miles

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

there is age related cracking on the rear tyres

Fail 6 Mar 2012 59,970 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

there is age related cracking on the rear tyres

Pass 8 Mar 2011 52,293 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,222 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 39,014 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 39,014 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 32,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 24,575 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 18,965 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 FZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

FE03 FZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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