CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM03 XLG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,955 mi
Last recorded110,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 110,955 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

handbrake travel.

rear axle corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2022 106,831 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 106,831 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,750 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,703 miles

corrosion to all suspension and steering

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2019 95,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to all suspension and steering

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,708 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bonnet release cable broken

Fail 12 Jul 2018 90,708 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

bonnet release cable broken

Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,989 miles

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

travel noted on handbrake

Fail 5 Jul 2016 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

travel noted on handbrake

Fail 13 Jul 2015 77,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 77,420 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,717 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 57,620 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 57,620 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 46,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 46,041 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 35,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 25,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 19,556 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,979 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM03 XLG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM03 XLG?

You can check the full history of FM03 XLG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM03 XLG registered?

FM03 XLG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is FM03 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM03 XLG shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM03 XLG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM03 XLG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.