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FV03 VGY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,650 mi
Last recorded125,650 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 VGY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 125,650 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear alongside prescribed areas and underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy nearside rear and offside rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 114,488 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket insecure

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,179 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti roll bar link bushes cracked and perished . (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 108,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both anti roll bar link bushes cracked and perished . (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 96,379 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 88,642 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 88,587 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 75,830 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 75,829 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,062 miles

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Fail 25 Oct 2013 64,061 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both rear tyres wearing close to wear bars

Pass 23 Oct 2012 52,818 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,951 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 46,951 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 45,039 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 44,947 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 37,077 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

long handbrake travel

slight play in offside front tie rod

Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,507 miles

hand brake travel long

Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 23,532 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,148 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 19,148 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VGY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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