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FJ03 YCX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,873 mi
Last recorded159,873 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YCX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 159,873 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 159,873 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 156,090 miles

Both front headlight lens slightly distorted but aim correct

EML light illuminated

Front and rear brake discs corroded and scored

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 144,776 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Mar 2013 135,508 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 127,298 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 127,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brakes req attention

rear discs poor

Pass 28 Mar 2011 122,318 miles

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

osr tyre cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2011 122,266 miles

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osr tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 111,980 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 98,163 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,549 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 80,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 64,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,394 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 45,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,373 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 YCX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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