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FV03 XZL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,958 mi
Last recorded87,958 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 XZL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 87,958 miles

Full chassis has been heavily under sealed

Fail 13 Aug 2025 87,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Full chassis has been heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Jan 2024 87,827 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,774 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 87,771 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2019 78,432 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished n/s/f and o/s/f.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2019 78,432 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished n/s/f and o/s/f.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near limit. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near limit. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 65,805 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 54,939 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished and cracking

Fail 10 May 2017 54,939 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyres perished and cracking

Pass 16 May 2016 51,342 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses crackling and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all four tyes slight cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 48,180 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,265 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 45,260 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 May 2013 42,511 miles

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

front tyres perished and cracking

Fail 14 May 2013 42,511 miles

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

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

front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 38,671 miles

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

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 38,671 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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 21 May 2011 35,309 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 35,309 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 28,291 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,539 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 20,434 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 16,248 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 XZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XZL, 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 XZL registered?

FV03 XZL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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