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FP53 PYL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,669 mi
Last recorded113,669 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PYL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,669 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 113,605 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 106,320 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 88,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various parts of (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,208 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,363 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 73,268 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 73,268 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 68,146 miles

General corrosion

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 63,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 58,882 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 58,882 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 56,974 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 56,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 52,961 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 48,502 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 43,657 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 38,588 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 32,923 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,804 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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FP53 PYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP53 PYL, 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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What year was FP53 PYL registered?

FP53 PYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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