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FL53 FMZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,000 mi
Last recorded183,000 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FMZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 183,000 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 183,000 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 167,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 167,998 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 155,443 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 145,918 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 145,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 138,055 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 138,054 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer walls damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front wiper blades splits and not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded (FITTED TO WHEEL CYLINDER) (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear inner and outer tyre walls cracking

both side rear round inner sills surface corossion

coil spring corroded both side front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumper damaged and pushed back

Fail 14 Nov 2016 138,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer walls damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side front wiper blades splits and not clearing screen (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rear brake pipes slightly corroded (FITTED TO WHEEL CYLINDER) (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side fronts (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear inner and outer tyre walls cracking

both side rear round inner sills surface corossion

coil spring corroded both side front coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both side rear coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 129,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 123,025 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 114,174 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,643 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 91,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 76,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 60,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 44,819 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 44,809 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s wiper split

Pass 15 Sep 2007 29,718 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,777 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 FMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL53 FMZ, 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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FL53 FMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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