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FG03 LHU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,459 mi
Last recorded116,459 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LHU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 116,459 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2025 116,459 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 114,312 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 114,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 111,073 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 111,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 106,203 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 99,813 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Fail 14 Oct 2021 99,783 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

clutch paddle anti slip rubber missing

Pass 8 Oct 2020 96,030 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 90,132 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 80,740 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 80,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 71,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bearing has slight roughness

Fail 14 Oct 2017 71,786 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Bearing has slight roughness

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 63,847 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 52,034 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 52,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 52,522 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 47,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 39,917 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 36,468 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 33,758 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 32,416 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,485 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 31,485 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,935 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,694 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 LHU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHU, 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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What year was FG03 LHU registered?

FG03 LHU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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