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FJ03 XBU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

162,903 mi
Last recorded162,903 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 162,903 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body corroded with all components

Pass 27 Sep 2022 161,018 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 161,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 158,770 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 158,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 155,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Fail 28 Sep 2020 155,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel high

Pass 25 Mar 2019 152,247 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 149,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 149,290 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 143,493 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 143,493 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

engine management light on

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,076 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 133,829 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam images still visible.

Drivers seat belt stalk incomplete but function unaffected.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 133,826 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated but beam images still visible.

Drivers seat belt stalk incomplete but function unaffected.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 129,340 miles

All tyres wearing low.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 129,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

All tyres wearing low.

Pass 30 Mar 2013 118,731 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 118,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

handbrake high

Pass 16 Mar 2012 102,018 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 102,018 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,651 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 89,651 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/f ball joint rubber split

Pass 8 Mar 2010 85,503 miles

near side front seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 10 Mar 2009 79,436 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 79,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2008 71,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 71,704 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 60,145 miles

o/s/f seatbelt badly twisted at the bottom

Fail 20 Feb 2007 60,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f seatbelt badly twisted at the bottom

Pass 6 Mar 2006 46,475 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 XBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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

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