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FV03 YJL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,290 mi
Last recorded76,290 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YJL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 76,290 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 73,172 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 64,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 58,389 miles

Advise: nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 58,389 miles

Advise: nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,769 miles

Advise: offside front tyre outer shoulder very worn

Fail 25 Jun 2012 52,755 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Advise: offside front tyre outer shoulder very worn

Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,366 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 47,366 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 41,838 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,620 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,620 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 31,537 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 24,904 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 17,791 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 YJL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YJL, 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 YJL registered?

FV03 YJL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is FV03 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV03 YJL shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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