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FJ03 YLC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

87,978 mi
Last recorded87,978 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YLC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,978 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 87,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 84,220 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 84,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 76,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 76,279 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 72,247 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,179 miles

drivers seat belt buckle plastic casing damaged

o/s repeater lens missing

rear washers not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 6 Mar 2021 68,179 miles

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

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

drivers seat belt buckle plastic casing damaged

o/s repeater lens missing

rear washers not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 11 Mar 2020 63,966 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 63,966 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,916 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 55,925 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 55,925 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 54,268 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 53,390 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 53,390 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 51,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 49,611 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 45,620 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 41,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 37,585 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 27,281 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 23,124 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 19,362 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 15,012 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 YLC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

FJ03 YLC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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