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2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,782 mi
Last recorded150,782 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VBC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 150,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 142,104 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 142,104 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,687 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 130,002 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 129,998 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF Headlamp lens discoloured

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 124,784 miles

N/S front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Fail 18 Oct 2013 124,784 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake discs corroded

N/S front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 17 Oct 2012 111,823 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 111,823 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,407 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 89,474 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 89,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,546 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 69,197 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 69,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 38,069 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 VBC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP53 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 VBC registered?

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

Is FP53 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 VBC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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