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FP53 VBE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,995 mi
Last recorded96,995 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VBE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 96,995 miles

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 84,484 miles

offside and nearside front tyre wearing

Fail 14 Aug 2014 84,484 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside and nearside front tyre wearing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 78,520 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 78,515 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 74,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,181 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 69,591 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,591 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 66,392 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 60,866 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,224 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 52,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,467 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 36,414 miles

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

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

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 VBE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VBE, 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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FP53 VBE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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