MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
slight play in n/s of steering rack
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
long parking brake lever travel
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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