CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY03 FXW

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,375 mi
Last recorded133,375 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 FXW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 133,375 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 133,363 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 129,142 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 122,345 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 115,233 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 109,263 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 109,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,309 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,773 miles

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 94,236 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front headlights slightly deteariating

Front wipers slightly smearing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,882 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perished

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,283 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Engine management light on

General underside corrosion

Slight play in both inner steering arm ball joints

Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,283 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn

Engine management light on

General underside corrosion

Slight play in both inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2015 59,564 miles

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 59,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F Fog Light Insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 48,081 miles

all tyres starting carcking due to age

both head lamp lense frosting

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,491 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 44,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,066 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 37,481 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres very close to legal limit! (BORDERLINE PASS). both rear tyres badly cracked/perishing wall to tread areas (BORDERLINE PASS).

Pass 24 Mar 2011 37,481 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both front tyres very close to legal limit! (BORDERLINE PASS). both rear tyres badly cracked/perishing wall to tread areas (BORDERLINE PASS).

Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,215 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 26,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

brake pads appear to be very low and discs appear worn.

slight oil leak.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 26,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pads appear to be very low and discs appear worn.

slight oil leak.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 20,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,658 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 15,501 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,229 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY03 FXW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FY03 FXW, 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

How do I check the history of FY03 FXW?

You can check the full history of FY03 FXW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY03 FXW registered?

FY03 FXW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is FY03 FXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 FXW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY03 FXW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY03 FXW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.