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FV53 DZW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,112 mi
Last recorded113,112 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 DZW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,112 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 113,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 106,006 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 98,139 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 84,524 miles

Fuel flap wont open from cable

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,897 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler flap will not open

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,762 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filler flap not opening at time of test cable removed to open flap for m.o.t test

Fail 22 Oct 2013 68,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel filler flap not opening at time of test cable removed to open flap for m.o.t test

Pass 17 Oct 2012 57,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel flap won't open with lever. ( cap seal's)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,474 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,177 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 63,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,173 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 22,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,495 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,869 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 16,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FV53 DZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV53 DZW, 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 FV53 DZW registered?

FV53 DZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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