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FV53 EDC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,255 mi
Last recorded136,255 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 EDC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 136,255 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 126,735 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 126,735 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.074 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST ? (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working PUT A GLB-382 IN BUT STILL DOE'S NOT WORK (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50 (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,687 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED - 175/65TR14

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

PARKING BRAKE LEVER HAS ALOT OF TRAVEL .

REQUIRES ALIGNMENT

STEERING WHEEL COVER FITTED

Pass 6 Aug 2014 106,327 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2014 106,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,689 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,682 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 88,377 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 88,377 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 81,086 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,964 miles

both front drop link bushes deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2008 66,797 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 57,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 47,082 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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FV53 EDC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EDC, 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 EDC registered?

FV53 EDC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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