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FV03 FVT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,482 mi
Last recorded127,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 FVT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 127,482 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Eml lamp on

Exhaust mounting defective Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 121,616 miles

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 120,917 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 120,886 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,290 miles

Rear chassis members and both inner sills corroded.

Exhaust system corroded but not leaking.

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 116,996 miles

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Front BONNET GRILL INSECURE

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

W/SCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING BADLY

Fail 19 Oct 2017 116,994 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8) DANGEROUS

FUEL FILLER NECK CORRODED

Front BONNET GRILL INSECURE

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

W/SCREEN WASHER BOTTLE LEAKING BADLY

Pass 17 Oct 2016 110,123 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 103,975 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 99,232 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 85,969 miles

Nearside front head light lense worn

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 85,969 miles

Nearside front head light lense worn

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,901 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 73,852 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 73,852 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 65,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,933 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 54,933 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,796 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 46,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 3 May 2006 34,587 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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FV03 FVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FV03 FVT, 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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FV03 FVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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