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FG03 FBF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,180 mi
Last recorded97,180 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 FBF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 97,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight corrosion in wheel arch

Fail 27 Feb 2026 97,148 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around suspension strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around suspension strut area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2025 97,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking,excessive tick over speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper damaged (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 96,792 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 96,792 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 92,783 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 92,783 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,603 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 84,308 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 84,264 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,650 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2012 75,206 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 68,491 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 61,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 50,955 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 37,020 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 23,581 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 23,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 13,396 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 13,396 miles

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

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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FG03 FBF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FG03 FBF, 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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FG03 FBF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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