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FM03 XRU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,669 mi
Last recorded88,669 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XRU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2026 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength body sill to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear bumper has slight damage

Pass 4 Aug 2025 81,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper has slight damage

Fail 25 Jul 2025 81,421 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front bumper has slight damage

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,508 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension has corrosion

underbody has corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2024 73,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension has corrosion

underbody has corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,458 miles

SUSPENSION AND UNDER BODY HAS AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 6 Jul 2022 63,067 miles

rear chassis corroded

rear floors corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2022 63,067 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Body component insecure rear silencer heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear chassis corroded

rear floors corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 61,859 miles

rear chassis and sills corrodecd

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2021 61,859 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear chassis and sills corrodecd

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2020 61,002 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 61,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 59,587 miles

rear sills and chassis corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 59,568 miles

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

rear sills and chassis corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,955 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear chassis corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,955 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear chassis corroded

rear sills corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front anti-roll bar bushes worn

rear chassis corroded

rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,223 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 53,044 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 53,044 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,820 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 47,489 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre side starting to perish due to age.

Fail 12 Jul 2013 47,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nearside rear tyre side starting to perish due to age.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,259 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges & outer wall showing signs of age

n/s/r outer seat belt visual check only due to baby seat being fitted

n/s/r tyre side walls cracking / aged

o/s/f tyre feathering slightly on edges

slight oil leak on engine area

Fail 15 Jul 2011 40,587 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 40,587 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 36,420 miles

Both rear tyres low on tread.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,631 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 26,753 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 26,753 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front washers poor operation

rear wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2007 22,052 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 16,910 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 124,193 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 XRU, 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 XRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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