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FE03 VCM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 VCM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,678 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

front / rear various braking & suspension parts all beginning to corrode

oil leak

rear both inner sills corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 126,636 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wing (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

front / rear various braking & suspension parts all beginning to corrode

oil leak

rear both inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 122,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated front

oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2018 122,942 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated front

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2017 118,917 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt clamp outer casing missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear both inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 112,965 miles

Nearside Front seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Offside Front wiper blade split but does clear screen

Slight corrosion to rear of vehicle.

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 16 Jun 2016 112,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil level on min level

Slight corrosion to rear of vehicle.

exhaust corroded but not blowing

Nearside Front seat belt buckle plastic cover missing

Offside Front wiper blade split but does clear screen

Pass 19 Jun 2015 104,944 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 104,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 100,180 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 93,032 miles

n/s and o/s drop link rubbers worn

n/s and os/front brake caliper sliders worn

n/s/front seat belt clip cover missing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 89,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 83,326 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 83,325 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)

N/S/F Seat belt stalk, plastic covering missing, does not effect seat belt operation.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2010 79,171 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 67,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 55,086 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 55,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

O/S/R Tyre has a small cut in the outer wall.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 40,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 30,470 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 VCM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 March 2003.

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