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FY53 JVZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

181,631 mi
Last recorded181,631 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 JVZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2019 181,631 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 180,100 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 178,159 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 177,785 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2016 177,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2015 176,408 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2015 175,580 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 139,561 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 106,523 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 82,326 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 64,338 miles

all belt buckles slightly damaged

front and rear bumpers slightly damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,202 miles

Front no plate screw losse.

Minor cuts in o/s/f & n/s/f tyre outer walls.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper damaged.

Fail 12 Feb 2010 48,202 miles

Front no plate screw losse.

Minor cuts in o/s/f & n/s/f tyre outer walls.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper damaged.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 32,299 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 21,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,747 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,817 miles

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

Offside 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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FY53 JVZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FY53 JVZ, 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 JVZ registered?

FY53 JVZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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