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FN53 OPJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,515 mi
Last recorded89,515 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 OPJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 89,515 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear REAR SUSPENSIONS MOUNTING AREAS STARTING TO RUST

Pass 20 Sep 2019 84,820 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 84,814 miles

Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,270 miles

rear suspension mounting areas starting to rust

Fail 17 Sep 2018 80,269 miles

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

rear suspension mounting areas starting to rust

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,557 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,557 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,458 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 72,458 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced x 2 (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,319 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,245 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 62,245 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,695 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,500 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 44,726 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 44,726 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 39,080 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 33,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,000 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,365 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 22,647 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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FN53 OPJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FN53 OPJ, 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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FN53 OPJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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