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FM03 ETU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,420 mi
Last recorded105,420 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2023 105,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 103,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 101,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 98,115 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 95,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 91,125 miles

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

all brake ferrules starting to rust

front subframe corroding

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 30 Jul 2018 91,125 miles

Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

all brake ferrules starting to rust

front subframe corroding

n/s rear brake low efficiency

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,650 miles

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

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 29 Aug 2017 85,650 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,608 miles

front discs worn

handbrake out of adjustment

headlamps poor beam pattern

slight drag on o/s handbrake

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 23 Sep 2015 74,722 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both worn on inside (4.1.E.1)

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

headlamps beam pattern poor

oil filter corroded

rear axle mountings corroded

rear box corroded/slight blow

some brake ferrules starting to rust

some underbody rust

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,489 miles

oil filter ruster

some underbody rust

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,052 miles

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

some underbody rust

Pass 30 Jun 2012 58,838 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,819 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,044 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,781 miles

Very little reserve hand brake travel, rear brakes require adjusting

Pass 1 Jun 2009 46,337 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 46,337 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2008 39,518 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 39,518 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 33,407 miles

Hand brake travel requires adjusting,both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 15 Jun 2007 33,407 miles

Hand brake travel requires adjusting,both front tyres wearing on both edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ETU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 FM03 ETU, 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 FM03 ETU registered?

FM03 ETU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 July 2003.

Is FM03 ETU safe to buy?

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