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FV53 LYO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,032 mi
Last recorded84,032 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LYO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 84,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

backing sills corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 74,016 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 69,963 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 66,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,537 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 54,186 miles

nsr tyre low pressure perished , has cut 10mm in thread.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 54,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre low pressure perished , has cut 10mm in thread.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,344 miles

front brake discs excessly rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2009 41,220 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 41,220 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,798 miles

front brakes have 16% imbalance front tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,872 miles

n/s/r/tyre on 1.60mm only just past test

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,271 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 LYO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LYO, 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 LYO registered?

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

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The MOT history for FV53 LYO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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