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FV53 MXA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,706 mi
Last recorded138,706 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 MXA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 138,706 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet sound defender loose and hanging off

coil spring corroded all 4 corners (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre front hangers corroded and broken and back box corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 127,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 127,198 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,921 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 103,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,330 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 263,504 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 263,504 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 80,733 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 80,733 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,645 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges. advise attention to oil filter

Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,204 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 43,104 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 43,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,944 miles

child fitted to n/s/r unable to carry out full inspection on seat belt.n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2008 20,257 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,242 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,229 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 MXA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FV53 MXA, 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 FV53 MXA registered?

FV53 MXA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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