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FE53 NGZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,891 mi
Last recorded121,891 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NGZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 121,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 121,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 116,871 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 116,871 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front number plate cracked

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 111,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside door mirror

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 111,962 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside door mirror

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,366 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Mirror missing, but vehicle still meets requirements of view to the rear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 107,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Mirror missing, but vehicle still meets requirements of view to the rear

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressures low

Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,819 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 96,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,647 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorating

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 75,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 75,246 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 66,739 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 63,868 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 63,868 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,832 miles

nearside rear and offside rear chassis corroding.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 50,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 44,315 miles

CENTRE STOP LAMP DISCONNECTED

Fail 28 Jun 2010 44,315 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 39,687 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 39,687 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,897 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 17,900 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 NGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 NGZ, 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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FE53 NGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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