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FV53 VDX

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

50,436 mi
Last recorded50,436 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VDX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 50,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 50,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 48,442 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 48,442 miles

Emissions not tested major blow from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and center section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 48,442 miles

Emissions not tested major blow from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and center section corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 46,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 46,401 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Lower Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 44,575 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 44,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 41,454 miles

Both front and rear cross members corroded

Both n/s and o/s chassis corroded

Centre exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 41,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front and rear cross members corroded

Both n/s and o/s chassis corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2017 40,721 miles

Both front cross member and rear suspension frames corroded

N/s and O/s front chassis corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil filter has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2016 39,911 miles

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

exhaust centre section weak condition

front crossmember weak condition

n/s & o/s front chassis slight corrosion

n/s & o/s front shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2015 39,606 miles

N/s and o/s front of chassis slightly corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

centre exhaust weak condition

Pass 17 Dec 2014 39,053 miles

n/s & o/s front anti - roll bar links rubber bushes detiorated.front shock absorbers casings corroded.rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 16 Dec 2014 39,053 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s & o/s front anti - roll bar links rubber bushes detiorated.front shock absorbers casings corroded.rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2013 37,394 miles

All brake hose ferrule's are corroded

All shocker casing's are corroded

Centre exhaust weak condition

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2012 34,370 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all shockobsorbers casings corroded

centre section of exhaust weak condition

unable to examine security of wheels due to trims being fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2011 31,275 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 28,333 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 28,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,454 miles

handbrake lever near travel limit.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,199 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 17,976 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,465 miles

N/S WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

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 VDX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VDX, 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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FV53 VDX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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