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FJ04 VCG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,511 mi
Last recorded94,511 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ04 VCG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 94,511 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2012 87,629 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 87,629 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 82,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 74,651 miles

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

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2009 62,689 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,041 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 50,049 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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FJ04 VCG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FJ04 VCG, 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 FJ04 VCG registered?

FJ04 VCG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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