CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV03 VGF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

133,884 mi
Last recorded133,884 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VGF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2022 133,884 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 131,702 miles

Gearbox mounting defective or engine mount ()

Fail 30 Jun 2021 131,632 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective or engine mount ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 129,733 miles

hand brake long travel

Fail 16 Jul 2020 129,732 miles

Emissions not tested rear exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hand brake long travel

Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,605 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 126,592 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 120,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,240 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 114,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 106,452 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 97,504 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 97,496 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,190 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 83,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 57,472 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 57,472 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,816 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 43,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 39,855 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 36,359 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 May 2010 36,359 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 32,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,450 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,874 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 24,848 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 18,810 miles

small age crackes in both rear tyres

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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV03 VGF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 VGF, 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

How do I check the history of FV03 VGF?

You can check the full history of FV03 VGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV03 VGF registered?

FV03 VGF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is FV03 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 VGF shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV03 VGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV03 VGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.