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FE03 JYY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,923 mi
Last recorded114,923 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 JYY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 114,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 100,247 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 94,151 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 89,506 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

outer casings damaged on both front seat belt buckles

Fail 23 Apr 2015 89,506 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

outer casings damaged on both front seat belt buckles

Pass 28 Apr 2014 84,131 miles

exhaust rusting

Fail 26 Apr 2014 84,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rusting

Pass 30 May 2013 78,031 miles

both front anti roll bar links bushes worn

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 30 May 2013 78,030 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front anti roll bar links bushes worn

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

corrosion to exhaust system

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,571 miles

clutch pedal very heavy

engine oil over filled

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

clutch pedal very heavy

engine oil over filled

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 May 2011 57,657 miles

antiroll bar bushes perished

engine oil level above max

number plate lamp slightly insecure

rear torsion bar damaged

surface corrosion to exhaust

underbody, brake and fuel pipes undersealed

Fail 3 May 2011 57,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

antiroll bar bushes perished

engine oil level above max

number plate lamp slightly insecure

rear torsion bar damaged

surface corrosion to exhaust

underbody, brake and fuel pipes undersealed

Pass 20 May 2010 49,056 miles

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

engine oil leak

front auntiroll bar bushes perishing

front brake pads worn low

front coil springs corroded

handbrake high

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear no plate lamp insecure

Fail 15 May 2010 49,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing outer edges

engine oil leak

front auntiroll bar bushes perishing

front brake pads worn low

front coil springs corroded

handbrake high

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

rear no plate lamp insecure

Pass 8 May 2009 38,664 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 38,663 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 23,534 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 23,534 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 12,294 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 JYY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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