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FL53 YYA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,846 mi
Last recorded109,846 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YYA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 109,846 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,756 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 105,756 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2014 96,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre slight cracking in middle cords not exposed

Pass 16 Aug 2012 90,961 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 84,285 miles

Anti roll bar drop link bushes splitting

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front discs scored

Slight brake judder to front

Pass 24 Aug 2011 84,285 miles

Anti roll bar drop link bushes splitting

Offside front discs scored

Slight brake judder to front

Pass 31 Aug 2010 69,592 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 69,592 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,861 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2009 57,861 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,633 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,599 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 27,599 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 22,076 miles

long handbrake travel

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 YYA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL53 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

FL53 YYA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is FL53 YYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 YYA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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