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FE53 GZB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,359 mi
Last recorded127,359 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GZB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 127,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 116,987 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 116,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,891 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 105,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 93,950 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,938 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 81,938 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,192 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 70,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 60,968 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 54,161 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 54,161 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 48,493 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 42,596 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 42,596 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,951 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 32,932 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,208 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 20,131 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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FE53 GZB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue 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 FE53 GZB, 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 FE53 GZB registered?

FE53 GZB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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