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FJ03 YVH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

84,867 mi
Last recorded84,867 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 YVH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 84,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 82,980 miles

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

E.C.U light on reg before july 2003

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both front casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

various points of front suspension corroded

various points of rear suspension corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2020 82,142 miles

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

E.C.U light on vehicle before july 2003

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre flat on arrivel

both seatbelt buckle casing damaged

various points on rear suspension corroded

various points on rear suspension corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2020 82,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

E.C.U light on vehicle before july 2003

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre flat on arrivel

both seatbelt buckle casing damaged

various points on rear suspension corroded

various points on rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,298 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,298 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,538 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 70,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 68,590 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,581 miles

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

Front both headlamp lenses pitted

Pass 29 May 2015 64,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 62,248 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 62,248 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 58,239 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,582 miles

anti roll bar links in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2011 51,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 48,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,573 miles

Offside rear tyre tread starting to mishape towards outer edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 40,288 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 40,288 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 50,947 miles

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

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 YVH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

FJ03 YVH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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