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FE53 NLN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NLN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 111,325 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LIGHT UNITS (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 111,323 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH LIGHT UNITS (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 98,733 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 98,733 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f & o/s/f (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 90,365 miles

Near side rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 90,365 miles

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

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

Near side rear tyre perished

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 86,090 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 80,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 74,900 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade dereriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,809 miles

Nearside wiper blade

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,809 miles

Nearside wiper blade

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 58,478 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 85,803 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 49,353 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 49,290 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 41,146 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 33,722 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,763 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 NLN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLN, 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 NLN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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