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FH03 VAK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,488 mi
Last recorded180,488 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 VAK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 180,488 miles

2 x Headlamp lenses deteriorated - Beam image acceptable

Centre seat belt retracting mechanism slow but acceptable

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake pipes slightly corroded

N/S/F Tyre approx. 2.9 mm @ lowest point & slightly perished in tread

O/S/F Tyre approx. 3.5 mm @ lowest point

••2 x Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (Into flexi hoses)

••All coil springs corroded (More Rear)

••Front number plate slightly scuffed / deteriorated

••N/S/F & O/S/F Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated / perished

••N/S/R & O/S/R Outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 168,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust blow from manifold

•2 x Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (Into flexi hoses)

•All coil springs corroded (More Rear)

•Centre / Rear exhaust joint has slight blow

•Front number plate slightly scuffed / deteriorated

•N/S/F & O/S/F Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated / perished

•N/S/R & O/S/R Outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 168,409 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight exhaust blow from manifold

•2 x Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (Into flexi hoses)

•All coil springs corroded (More Rear)

•Centre / Rear exhaust joint has slight blow

•Front number plate slightly scuffed / deteriorated

•N/S/F & O/S/F Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated / perished

•N/S/R & O/S/R Outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2018 156,346 miles

2 x Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (Into flexi hoses)

2 x Headlamp lenses deteriorated

All coil springs corroded (More Rear)

Centre / Rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Front number plate slightly scuffed / deteriorated

N/S/F & O/S/F Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated / perished

N/S/R & O/S/R Outer brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 156,346 miles

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

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

2 x Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (Into flexi hoses)

2 x Headlamp lenses deteriorated

All coil springs corroded (More Rear)

Centre / Rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Front number plate slightly scuffed / deteriorated

N/S/F & O/S/F Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated / perished

N/S/R & O/S/R Outer brake pipes slightly corroded

O/S/F Tyre approx. 2.5 mm @ lowest point

Pass 16 Aug 2017 141,805 miles

All coil springs corroded (More Rear)

N/S/F & O/S/F Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated / perished

N/S/F Tyre side walls perished (More Inner)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 141,805 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

1 of 2 Front exhaust mountings corroded / snapped

All coil springs corroded (More Rear)

N/S/F & O/S/F Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated / perished

N/S/F Tyre side walls perished (More Inner)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 125,294 miles

N/S/F and O/S/F brake flexi hoses perishing slightly

Nearside Front Tyre perishing on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2015 109,158 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 109,158 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 93,535 miles

2 x Headlamp lenses misty

Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,237 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,377 miles

Excessive free travel at handbrake lever

Offside front windscreen wiper blade slightly insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2011 46,018 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 33,114 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 33,114 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 22,930 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 21,820 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

long hand-brake lever travel

Pass 30 May 2008 19,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 May 2007 15,983 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,539 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 VAK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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