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FL03 EWB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

285,804 mi
Last recorded285,804 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 EWB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 285,804 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 285,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2020 264,690 miles

Offside Rear brake is grabbing slightly

Rear exhaust silencers is slightly deteriorated

oily residue on engine

Fail 11 Dec 2020 264,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake is grabbing slightly

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

Rear exhaust silencers is slightly deteriorated

oily residue on engine

Pass 19 Jun 2019 238,345 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f strut leaking

Fail 19 Jun 2019 238,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f strut leaking

Pass 18 Jun 2018 215,754 miles

Front both nearside and offside front headlamp lenses are slightly faded

Nearside Front headlamp is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front wing is slightly damaged

parking brake lever travel

Pass 15 Jun 2017 212,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 212,462 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2016 206,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes slightly deteriosted (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some componants

Fail 19 Jun 2016 206,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipes slightly deteriosted (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

surface rust and black paint coating under the vehicle and on brake pipes and on some componants

Fail 26 Apr 2016 206,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 192,343 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 177,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 177,037 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 161,766 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 161,766 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 148,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 148,117 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 130,274 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 113,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 97,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 97,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 82,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 82,169 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 65,703 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,711 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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FL03 EWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL03 EWB, 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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FL03 EWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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