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FJ03 OUW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,419 mi
Last recorded148,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OUW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 148,419 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle around rear suspension parts and mounting areas

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 141,176 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 133,646 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 127,159 miles

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

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

Front Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread shoulders,

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sill areas, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 127,159 miles

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

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

Front Nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread shoulders,

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and offside inner sill areas, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 122,223 miles

COVER MISSING ON OFF SIDE FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 122,223 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

COVER MISSING ON OFF SIDE FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 116,318 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 107,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 98,162 miles

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

handbrake is high but holding

Pass 22 Mar 2018 94,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,834 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 79,080 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 79,080 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,089 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,408 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,473 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Pass 15 Mar 2010 28,389 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,172 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 17,966 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,296 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 7,542 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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FJ03 OUW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OUW, 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 FJ03 OUW registered?

FJ03 OUW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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