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FV03 ZHG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,450 mi
Last recorded158,450 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 ZHG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2021 158,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective no image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both also front pin bush worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect also casing has corssion (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and floor also chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 149,245 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front to rear corrosion

Handbrake slight reverse travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 139,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front to rear corrosion

Handbrake slight reverse travel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 126,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened & bushes deteriorated Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 115,085 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2017 81,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 103,170 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 89,860 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 Aug 2013 66,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 55,170 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,473 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 35,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 29,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 23,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 19,153 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 13,059 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 ZHG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

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

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