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FV03 NBJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,278 mi
Last recorded152,278 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 NBJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 152,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 148,018 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

exhaust bracket on front of exhaust snapped but still supported

Pass 22 Jun 2015 142,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 142,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 132,474 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 132,474 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,671 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 122,670 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 115,000 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 114,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 109,427 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

caseing on nearside front seat belt catch broken

inner sills corroed

nearside front tyre balded none testible tread and offside low none testible tread

uneven tyre wear nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2010 104,797 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

condistion of front brake pads

Fail 2 Jun 2010 104,797 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

condistion of front brake pads

Pass 2 Jun 2009 92,268 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 92,268 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 75,394 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 62,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 49,780 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 NBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NBJ, 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 NBJ registered?

FV03 NBJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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