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FH03 VAJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,288 mi
Last recorded84,288 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,288 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 83,326 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,275 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 82,275 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 81,172 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 81,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 80,593 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake drum corroded both side

Fail 26 Mar 2019 80,593 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front oil leak

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake drum corroded both side

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,208 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 79,783 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 79,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre as a nail

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,212 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 68,051 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 65,203 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 65,203 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 55,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 55,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 46,907 miles

NSF tyre has sidewall wear.

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)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2012 46,906 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 38,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,812 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 26,448 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 26,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,564 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,957 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 18,957 miles

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

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

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 VAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FH03 VAJ, 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 FH03 VAJ registered?

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

Is FH03 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH03 VAJ shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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