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FJ53 RGO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,350 mi
Last recorded116,350 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 116,350 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 114,872 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 113,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 111,297 miles

EML light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 111,111 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Nearside and Offside (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened and outer (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened and outer (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,877 miles

Nearside Front INNER STEERING RACK JOINT

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING BUT NO CORDS OR PLY SHOWING

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords or ply showing

Fail 11 Aug 2015 109,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords or ply showing

Pass 1 Aug 2014 101,807 miles

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

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

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside front seat belt catch cover missing

Pass 5 Aug 2013 93,942 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2012 86,425 miles

engine management light staying illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2011 76,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 69,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack but no cords or ply showing

Pass 14 Aug 2009 60,170 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,251 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 45,073 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 RGO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FJ53 RGO, 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 RGO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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