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FP03 UOW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,013 mi
Last recorded110,013 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 UOW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 110,013 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on underside of car and suspension components but everything still solid

Fail 25 Aug 2026 110,013 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears and pipes to drums (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

corrosion on underside of car and suspension components but everything still solid

Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,973 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 93,674 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 83,798 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 76,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 76,017 miles

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,194 miles

both rear sills to floor corroded and weak

Fail 25 Nov 2021 71,194 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH FRONTS (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

both rear sills to floor corroded and weak

Pass 19 Nov 2020 64,274 miles

front head lights faded

rear sill to floors corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,072 miles

both front lamps starting to fade

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

light corrosion to under body

Fail 18 Nov 2019 61,072 miles

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

both front lamps starting to fade

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

light corrosion to under body

Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,882 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 49,161 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 49,161 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 43,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 43,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 35,853 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 35,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 32,031 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,031 miles

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2013 24,827 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 17,709 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 15,576 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,544 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 11,476 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 9,793 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 7,992 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 6,229 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 UOW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FP03 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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