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FX53 OVT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,856 mi
Last recorded90,856 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OVT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 90,856 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 83,458 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 83,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 72,554 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,639 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 32,517 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,517 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,080 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 23,078 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,875 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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FX53 OVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FX53 OVT, 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 FX53 OVT registered?

FX53 OVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FX53 OVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 OVT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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