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FX03 OTS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,299 mi
Last recorded132,299 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 OTS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 132,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are worn have slight tears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under vehicle and suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 132,290 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking also spilling out from the rear drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement are worn have slight tears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive around sump area and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened under vehicle and suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 125,291 miles

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle structure and componets coroded

Fail 26 Apr 2022 125,289 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both nsf and osf (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen nsf and osf (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf and osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle structure and componets coroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 121,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle and components, subframe, wishbones, rear axel, coil springs, anti roll bar, both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 16 Jan 2020 119,835 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 119,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 115,927 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 115,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 115,811 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,859 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 99,303 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 99,302 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,118 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2015 90,117 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,279 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,760 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 64,670 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,642 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2011 56,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,941 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 33,288 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Jan 2008 23,395 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 17,219 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,629 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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FX03 OTS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX03 OTS, 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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FX03 OTS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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