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2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,797 mi
Last recorded76,797 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VBF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 76,797 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 76,797 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 76,705 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2020 76,701 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2019 66,153 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2019 66,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2018 59,640 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

exhaust bracket corrodeed

under body corroded in places

Fail 9 Jan 2018 59,640 miles

2x front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

exhaust bracket corrodeed

under body corroded in places

Pass 10 Jan 2017 57,742 miles

Both sides front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

Exhaust Brackets corroded

Exhaust has a slight leak of Gasses

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the edges

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 57,742 miles

Both sides front anti roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

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

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

Exhaust Brackets corroded

Exhaust has a slight leak of Gasses

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on the edges

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Bracket Broken (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 55,633 miles

2x front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated

2x rear coil springs corroded

Nearside Front wiper blade split

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust brackets corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 53,222 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2015 53,222 miles

exhaust bracket corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 50,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

back end damaged

o/s/f damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,800 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

back end damaged

o/s/f damaged

Pass 7 Oct 2013 50,192 miles

all brake pipes coverd in grease

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,309 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,090 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 39,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall.

o/s/f tyre worn on outer sidewall

Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,053 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 32,053 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 26,810 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Oct 2007 21,983 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 17,154 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 VBF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VBF, 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 VBF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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