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FM03 XLF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,053 mi
Last recorded137,053 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XLF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 137,053 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2018 137,053 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 123,632 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,122 miles

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

engine management light on dash

nsr wheel arch damage

oil leak

osf shock absorber corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

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

relocated sticker and device cradle from windscreen swept area

slight play steering rack inner joint nsf

underside of car generally corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 120,120 miles

Brake cable insecure osr parking brake (3.5.1d)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section before cat hole (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak nsf (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on dash

nsr wheel arch damage

oil leak

osf shock absorber corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

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

relocated sticker and device cradle from windscreen swept area

slight play steering rack inner joint nsf

underside of car generally corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 114,950 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2014 105,899 miles

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

n/s front tyre tread on approx 3mm

slight play in n/s steering tie rod

Fail 24 Jun 2014 105,899 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s front tyre tread on approx 3mm

Pass 28 Jun 2013 100,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 16 Jun 2012 92,152 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 92,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre and tread is cracked

slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,884 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 78,137 miles

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

all rear brake pipes starting to corrode

long handbrake lever travel

slight play in n/s steering tie bar

Pass 30 Jun 2009 72,811 miles

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,494 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 56,494 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 50,391 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 XLF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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