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FV03 MZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,257 mi
Last recorded106,257 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 MZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 106,257 miles

E.U.C. light on

long travel on parking brake leaver

Fail 16 Jan 2020 106,257 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

E.U.C. light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line pass (5.2.3 (e))

long travel on parking brake leaver

Pass 18 Sep 2018 85,062 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 85,062 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 77,907 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 75,075 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 70,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,239 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 57,375 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 52,976 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 49,695 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 49,695 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,297 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,170 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 48,170 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 45,968 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 44,786 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 43,203 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 MZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FV03 MZL, 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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What year was FV03 MZL registered?

FV03 MZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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