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FG03 VKJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,232 mi
Last recorded126,232 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 VKJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 126,232 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 126,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 119,004 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

under body, suspension components, sills surface rust

wheel caps fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2021 113,074 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever travel reserve (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 109,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 109,183 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 101,793 miles

All front and rear jacking points corroded, and underbody corrosion

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both near side and off side front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps cloudy but output ok

Fail 15 Jan 2019 101,787 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Near side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

All front and rear jacking points corroded, and underbody corrosion

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both near side and off side front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamps cloudy but output ok

Fail 12 Jan 2019 101,739 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 93,712 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 93,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,882 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2017 86,882 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2016 80,381 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 80,381 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 71,730 miles

both headlamps lens deteriorating

engine management lamp on

front discs wearing

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2015 71,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both headlamps lens deteriorating

engine management lamp on

front discs wearing

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 4 Jan 2014 65,130 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 60,824 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 60,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,040 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,364 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 51,069 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 43,012 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 27,412 miles

ADVISE CHECK FRONT BRAKES

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 19,057 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 VKJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FG03 VKJ, 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 VKJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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