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FY03 LUA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,785 mi
Last recorded167,785 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 LUA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 167,785 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis and underbody of car has heavy corrosion

eml on dash

Fail 14 Oct 2020 167,525 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis and underbody of car has heavy corrosion

eml on dash

Pass 16 Oct 2019 161,550 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

E.M.L. on dash but reg before July 03

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged but still works (7.1.2 (d))

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

reverse lamps not working

Fail 15 Oct 2019 161,550 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

E.M.L. on dash but reg before July 03

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged but still works (7.1.2 (d))

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

reverse lamps not working

Pass 3 Aug 2018 157,743 miles

Nearside Front seat belt stalk damaged but not likely to fail

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 157,741 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front seat belt stalk damaged but not likely to fail

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 155,417 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

engine light on

Pass 3 Jun 2016 150,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

engine management light on

Fail 2 Jun 2016 150,885 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load seat belt stalk cover missing (5.2.4a)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jun 2015 144,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 136,975 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 136,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 May 2013 125,998 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 114,085 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 106,907 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,907 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,479 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 100,479 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 92,755 miles

o/s rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 86,275 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,862 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 52,860 miles

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

slight imbalance on front brakes.

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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FY03 LUA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FY03 LUA, 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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FY03 LUA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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