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FJ53 DWZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,032 mi
Last recorded112,032 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DWZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 112,032 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 107,557 miles

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

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 107,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 102,288 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,594 miles

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

Front head lamps misted

hand brake has reserve travel

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2016 88,230 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front head lamps misted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 142,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

Fail 14 Sep 2015 142,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine management light is on

nearside rear wheel bearing has a slight noise when rotated

Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,624 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)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 133,624 miles

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

Hand brake travell high

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 11 Sep 2013 117,215 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 117,215 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 105,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 105,271 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 77,255 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 67,758 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 53,881 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,604 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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FJ53 DWZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ53 DWZ, 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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FJ53 DWZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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