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FV03 TVU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,976 mi
Last recorded94,976 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 TVU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 94,976 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,356 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Aug 2025 88,351 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2024 83,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 78,198 miles

just met parking brake efficiency

Pass 23 Jul 2022 82,808 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 75,201 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 71,698 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 68,010 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 68,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,320 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 58,327 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,125 miles

Corrosion under car

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 49,728 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,136 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 46,132 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,110 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 43,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fornt brake disk coroded/worn

Fail 7 Jan 2012 43,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

fornt brake disk coroded/worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 41,943 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 35,318 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,782 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,369 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 19,161 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 TVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 TVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV03 TVU registered?

FV03 TVU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is FV03 TVU safe to buy?

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