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FN03 OVK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

132,686 mi
Last recorded132,686 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 OVK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2020 132,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rotted front of axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rotted front of axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill rotted front of axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded by spring cups on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyres misshaped on inner tread area on both sides

Pass 19 Feb 2019 129,564 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres misshaped on inner tread area on both sides

Fail 19 Feb 2019 129,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres misshaped on inner tread area on both sides

Pass 8 Feb 2018 125,663 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Engine management light on

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyres misshaped on inner tread area on both sides

Fail 8 Feb 2018 125,663 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Engine management light on

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills on both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyres misshaped on inner tread area on both sides

Pass 6 Feb 2017 122,036 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded-rotted by joint (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres misshaped on inner tread area

Fail 6 Feb 2017 122,036 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded-rotted by joint (7.1.2)

Rear Tyres misshaped on inner tread area

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 115,086 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 107,981 miles

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

HIGH INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES 22 PERCENT

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 107,981 miles

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

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

HIGH INBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES 22 PERCENT

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 100,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,869 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,196 miles

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING

Fail 15 Feb 2012 87,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SLIGHT NOISE N/S/REAR WHEEL BEARING

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,856 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,856 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,600 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 58,470 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 58,470 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 48,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,860 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 34,586 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 21,720 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 OVK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OVK, 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 OVK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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