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FP03 RFL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,639 mi
Last recorded163,639 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 RFL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 163,639 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 149,162 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 133,010 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 124,122 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 117,751 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 117,751 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 108,333 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 104,808 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Mar 2018 104,808 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 101,088 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken not sitting properly in its location (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. off side and near side (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,054 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 98,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 870,858 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 78,522 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 78,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,414 miles

battery insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Mar 2011 75,746 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 69,495 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 69,495 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,961 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 58,272 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 48,026 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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FP03 RFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP03 RFL, 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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FP03 RFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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