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FM03 BCE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,790 mi
Last recorded121,790 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 BCE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 121,781 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Quarter panel damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear boot strut deteriorating

Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear boot strut deteriorating

Pass 11 Jan 2021 82,168 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 82,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 73,841 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by position lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,208 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2017 68,486 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake high (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slight sign of corrosion (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides rear jacking points has slight corrosion on Chassis (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 68,478 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 63,284 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 59,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front antiroll bar link rods bushes worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal antislip worn

o/s/f seat side cover missing

Pass 5 Jul 2014 57,014 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 54,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osr tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 54,363 miles

osr tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,741 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 50,741 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,154 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 42,395 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 42,395 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 37,743 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,157 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 22,859 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,112 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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FM03 BCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM03 BCE, 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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FM03 BCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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