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FY53 JVM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

210,976 mi
Last recorded210,976 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 JVM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 210,976 miles

engine management light on

Fail 28 Sep 2016 210,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Sep 2015 198,166 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)

engine management light on

Fail 16 Sep 2015 198,165 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Sep 2014 35,918 miles

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2014 35,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2013 178,124 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 178,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight side wall damage to O/s/f tyre.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 168,872 miles

o/s/f tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Fail 13 Sep 2011 160,086 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 160,086 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 151,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 140,589 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 125,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 117,237 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 92,468 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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FY53 JVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FY53 JVM, 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 FY53 JVM registered?

FY53 JVM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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