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FV03 VGL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,203 mi
Last recorded116,203 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VGL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 116,203 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 110,248 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside outer sill slight corrosion non structual

Nearside rear wheel binding

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 105,905 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,686 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,630 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 99,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,820 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 70,350 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 70,350 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 65,329 miles

Centre rear seat belt slow retracting

Fail 23 Mar 2010 65,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre rear seat belt slow retracting

N/S front wiperblade split but still clearing the windsceen

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

O/S front wiper blade split but still clearing the windsceen

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 52,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 52,826 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 40,337 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,965 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,684 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 10,684 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VGL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

FV03 VGL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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