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FT03 AOS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,071 mi
Last recorded115,071 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 AOS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2022 115,071 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 111,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Siliconed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 111,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut turret holed/ corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within area of axle mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Siliconed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 109,371 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Siliconed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 109,371 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Front to rear at hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Siliconed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2019 108,857 miles

Emissions not tested Due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Saddle holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut turret holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Been siliconed (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 103,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 103,785 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill within area of trailing arm mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 101,975 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 101,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 101,077 miles

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

Under body corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 101,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Heat shield lose

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

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

Under body corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 96,849 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

passenger front and bot rear tyres cracked and perished

rear axle mounts corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2015 96,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

passenger front and bot rear tyres cracked and perished

rear axle mounts corroded

Pass 23 May 2014 92,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 85,553 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 71,608 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 64,015 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,680 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 37,648 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 37,648 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,550 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,935 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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FT03 AOS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FT03 AOS, 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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FT03 AOS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 June 2003.

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