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FV03 SGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,843 mi
Last recorded124,843 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 SGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 124,843 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 20 May 2020 124,843 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 9 May 2019 122,781 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 117,966 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 May 2018 117,966 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both offside and nearside (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 May 2017 108,359 miles

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 14 May 2016 99,214 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 87,548 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 85,759 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 85,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 81,394 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 May 2013 81,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 May 2012 75,091 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 73,582 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 71,543 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 65,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 65,543 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 66,245 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 64,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2007 64,016 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 61,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 61,653 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 SGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SGU, 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 SGU registered?

FV03 SGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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