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FM03 JAU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,848 mi
Last recorded101,848 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 JAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 101,848 miles

brakes components corroded

centre exhaust badly corroded

front number plate cracked

headlight image poor

suspension components corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2014 101,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brakes components corroded

centre exhaust badly corroded

front number plate cracked

headlight image poor

suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,147 miles

front number plate cracked

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 93,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,656 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damage to o/s/f door & wing

front inner brake discs corroded

o/s/f inner brake pad appears low(view restricted)

plastic sill covers fitted

radiator in poor condition

slight age cracking to rear axle beam bushes

washer bottle cap missing

Pass 10 Mar 2010 73,946 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

anti roll bar drop link rubbers age cracking

beam axle bushes worn

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroding

rear tyres worn low and unevenly

Fail 9 Mar 2010 73,943 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

anti roll bar drop link rubbers age cracking

beam axle bushes worn

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroding

rear tyres worn low and unevenly

Pass 14 Aug 2008 60,276 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 59,939 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 33,807 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 27,321 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 JAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JAU, 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 JAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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