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FV03 OFE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,688 mi
Last recorded182,688 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 OFE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2023 182,688 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2022 177,658 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 177,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 176,111 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 176,111 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 154,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE - BOTH FRONT DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON INSIDE SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ALSO WORN AND PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD ()

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

Fail 17 Jul 2019 154,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened STRONGLY ADVISE - BOTH FRONT DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON INSIDE SURFACES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER DETERIORATING (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ALSO WORN AND PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD ()

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

Offside Front TYRE WORN CLOSE TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Side repeater not working BULB AND LENS MISSING - COLOURED BULB FITTED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

WIPER BLADES DETERIORATING

Pass 5 Jul 2018 136,669 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 136,668 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 121,620 miles

Offside 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 4 Apr 2017 118,292 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 112,367 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 112,366 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front exhaust manifold cat badly corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 63,968 miles

back box outer skin badly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 105,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 98,824 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 98,824 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 90,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 83,984 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 83,984 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 76,591 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 69,153 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 61,816 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 53,118 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2008 53,118 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 38,564 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,202 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 OFE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 OFE, 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 OFE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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