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FG53 FMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,054 mi
Last recorded77,054 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 77,054 miles

Both front roll bar linkage bushes are worn.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth outer edge (155/80r13) (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,729 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 63,272 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 63,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished- ligt/s output reduced should replace.

offside front tyre outer shoulder worn thin.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,991 miles

front wipers slightly smear screen

interior mirror is partially insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2012 54,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 47,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 46,570 miles

drivers mirror cracked not effecting view.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 46,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers mirror cracked not effecting view.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 26,132 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 26,132 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 9,900 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 9,352 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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FG53 FMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG53 FMU, 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 FG53 FMU registered?

FG53 FMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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