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FH03 XGJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,050 mi
Last recorded103,050 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 XGJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 103,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding … near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 12 Nov 2019 97,881 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlights (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn excess play / movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding … near flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 10 Nov 2018 91,465 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight patterns weak … misty lenses

handbrake close to end of travel … advise adjust asap

Fail 10 Nov 2018 91,465 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached de-bonded / excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight patterns weak … misty lenses

handbrake close to end of travel … advise adjust asap

Pass 6 Nov 2017 84,193 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 84,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 78,351 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split and perished but no excess play at this time (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 78,351 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes split and perished but no excess play at this time (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,070 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers split at ends but still clearing well

Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,382 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 67,019 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 55,746 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 55,746 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 49,920 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 44,231 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 40,726 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 40,726 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 35,978 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 31,490 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 31,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 24,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 19,047 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 XGJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ registered?

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

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