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FG03 LUT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,957 mi
Last recorded100,957 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 LUT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 98,686 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,787 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 96,787 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 93,381 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 93,381 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,100 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 91,100 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,729 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 86,474 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 85,082 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,654 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 84,654 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 82,135 miles

High level lamp not working.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 76,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,211 miles

Cluth has no free play & gear shift crunchy. Hydraulic system, not adjustable.

High level lamp not working.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 71,211 miles

Cluth has no free play & gear shift crunchy. Hydraulic system, not adjustable.

High level lamp not working.

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,025 miles

High level lamp not working.

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,668 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,667 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,826 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 40,468 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,423 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,423 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,187 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 LUT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black 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 LUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FG03 LUT registered?

FG03 LUT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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