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FH03 VAE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,978 mi
Last recorded51,978 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VAE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 51,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/corroded on outer by flexis/unions (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front handbrake long travel/very close to limit stop

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle mounting both sides corroded quite heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened H frame both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 51,978 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/corroded on outer by flexis/unions (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front handbrake long travel/very close to limit stop

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

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side lenses opaque (so polished) (4.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle mounting both sides corroded quite heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened H frame both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 51,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front handbrake lever long travel/approaching limit stop but operates effectively

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 51,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front handbrake lever long travel/approaching limit stop but operates effectively

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lenses milky/frosted both sides (so polished) (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 50,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2022 50,390 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 48,950 miles

Front wipers just starting to smear screen

Pass 11 Jun 2020 46,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split end

Fail 11 Jun 2020 46,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade split end

Pass 6 Apr 2019 44,592 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,694 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 42,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls 175/65x14 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 39,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 35,318 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 35,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 26,653 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 25,573 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 24,879 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 24,020 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,619 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 21,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 19,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 16,770 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 14,542 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 May 2006 14,542 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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FH03 VAE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FH03 VAE, 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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FH03 VAE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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