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FN03 FBY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

103,107 mi
Last recorded103,107 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 FBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 103,107 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under body has surface corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded an rear both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 96,269 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

Fail 28 Feb 2017 96,265 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) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before silencer (7.1.2)

engine management light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,008 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 91,008 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 85,677 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2015 85,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 81,693 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 81,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 77,640 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 77,640 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 70,317 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 70,317 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 56,540 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 52,379 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,233 miles

Advise Front Brake Inspection

Bottom Hose Fouling Lambda Sensor

Offside Front Damage Repair

Fail 13 Nov 2008 44,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Advise Front Brake Inspection

Bottom Hose Fouling Lambda Sensor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Damage Repair

Pass 8 May 2007 34,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,826 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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FN03 FBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FN03 FBY, 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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FN03 FBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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