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FE53 NHK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

76,306 mi
Last recorded76,306 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NHK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 76,306 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 76,306 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,281 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules showing signs of wear.

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2017 73,281 miles

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

Rear brake hose ferrules showing signs of wear.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2016 69,397 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,422 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 65,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 61,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

small cuts on nearside tyres ,,sidewall ,,

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small cuts on nearside tyres ,,sidewall ,,

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,080 miles

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

small cuts on tyre side wall

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,774 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,774 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 48,193 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,193 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 44,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 44,504 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,927 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 40,925 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 35,578 miles

few minor stone chips less than 1mm in front windscreen

rear centre seat belt slow retracting

Fail 13 Aug 2008 35,578 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

few minor stone chips less than 1mm in front windscreen

off side front tyre has cut in side wall (not deep enough to reach chords)

rear centre seat belt slow retracting

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,170 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,041 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 NHK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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