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FJ03 OSR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,797 mi
Last recorded40,797 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OSR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 40,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 37,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 35,034 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 35,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 31,628 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 31,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 28,222 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 28,222 miles

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,027 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 26,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 25,355 miles

Central stop light not working

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,647 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 22,409 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 21,724 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,101 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 20,350 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 19,159 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 18,179 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 16,961 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,815 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 14,594 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 14,594 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 13,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 11,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,983 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,148 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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FJ03 OSR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FJ03 OSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ03 OSR?

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What year was FJ03 OSR registered?

FJ03 OSR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is FJ03 OSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 OSR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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