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FY03 PUX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,361 mi
Last recorded155,361 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 PUX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2026 155,361 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 147,226 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,563 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 142,563 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 138,880 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 134,389 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 130,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody has corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2020 130,390 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underbody has corrosion

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 123,642 miles

sills and chasis legs corroded, exhaust system corroded, coil springs corroded, front discs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 115,618 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis rails, underbody undersills and sills to floor corroding

suspension components corroding

unable to aces condition of sills due to covers fitted towards rear

Pass 6 Jul 2016 106,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis rails, underbody, sills to floor and undersills corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear suspension components corroding

unable to access sills towards rear as covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 106,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis rails, underbody, sills to floor and undersills corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking

rear suspension components corroding

unable to access sills towards rear as covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 95,075 miles

both sides rear sills and suspension componants corroded

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner shoulder

screen damaged outside of swept area

sill covers fitted not enabling full access to sills

Pass 23 Jun 2014 82,257 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear sills and suspension componants corroding

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

sill covers fitted not enabling full access to sills

Pass 2 May 2013 75,932 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 71,184 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,383 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,098 miles

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,547 miles

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

all rear seats and belts not tested as not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,677 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 41,653 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 33,951 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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 PUX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PUX, 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 PUX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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