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FL53 FMG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,896 mi
Last recorded145,896 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FMG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 136,785 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 136,660 miles

Emissions not tested emissions not tested exhaust excessively blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer exhaust split + blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake flex hose split + showing cords (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f + n/s/f (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 126,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in mot pass limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just in mot pass limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 126,824 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported down pipe bracket weld split+ (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 116,539 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 107,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 107,208 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,337 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 78,123 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,802 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,634 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,704 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 36,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 28,397 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 20,550 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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FL53 FMG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FL53 FMG, 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 FL53 FMG registered?

FL53 FMG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FL53 FMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 FMG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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