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FP53 VCF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,806 mi
Last recorded153,806 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 VCF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2024 153,806 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mtg (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 148,126 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 148,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 148,119 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 133,029 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 134,039 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 134,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 127,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 118,623 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened AXLE BEAM (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 109,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2018 109,904 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2017 98,226 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 44,213 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 28,635 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 28,519 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 25,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 19,016 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are worn on the edges

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 12,384 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 8,913 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 8,913 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 VCF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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