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FV53 VDY

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,117 mi
Last recorded71,117 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VDY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 71,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. excess travel (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 79,571 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 72,479 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 69,007 miles

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

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

front discs slightley pitted,rear back panel slightley damaged,underbody starting to rust.

Fail 3 May 2013 69,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front discs slightley pitted,rear back panel slightley damaged,underbody starting to rust.

Pass 7 Oct 2011 63,566 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 63,566 miles

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

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

oil filter corroded oil leaking from oil filter

Pass 28 Aug 2010 55,197 miles

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

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

off side rear wheel trim missing

Fail 28 Aug 2010 55,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

off side rear wheel trim missing

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,247 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 40,629 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,629 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 31,553 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 25,701 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 VDY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

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

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