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FL03 LJA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

196,114 mi
Last recorded196,114 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 LJA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 196,114 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake grabbing severely offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

front registration plate faded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 192,863 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 192,849 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake grabbing severely offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (c))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 185,002 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 185,002 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside lenses tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 179,982 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 179,982 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

offside and nearside headlamp lenses tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 25 Apr 2017 173,528 miles

flat battery

Fail 25 Apr 2017 173,528 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

flat battery

Pass 12 Apr 2016 164,732 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 164,732 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside fronts (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken offside and nearside rears (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 157,175 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 157,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 148,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside and nearside headlamp lens` tarnished reducing beam output

Pass 27 Feb 2013 135,805 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 135,805 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,718 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 114,213 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 114,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 102,975 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 102,975 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009 96,705 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,850 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 73,161 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 73,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,958 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 LJA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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