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FG03 HWL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

106,454 mi
Last recorded106,454 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 HWL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 106,454 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 106,352 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 82,839 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 80,113 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 70,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 70,713 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 70,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 68,833 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens cap missing. But showing orange light

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion by rear axle mount

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion by rear axle mount

Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk plastic case damaged. But still in working order

Nearside Front Side repeater missing lense cover but still showing orange light

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket rotted away. But still well supported

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Washer not working

Fail 14 Jun 2018 66,258 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt stalk plastic case damaged. But still in working order

Nearside Front Side repeater missing lense cover but still showing orange light

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable bracket rotted away. But still well supported

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Washer not working

Pass 30 Jun 2017 63,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 63,942 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,734 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,745 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 51,362 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 47,580 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,580 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 42,846 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 42,746 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 37,155 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 31,709 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 26,797 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 26,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 19,945 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,289 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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FG03 HWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HWL, 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 HWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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