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FY53 LFU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,604 mi
Last recorded75,604 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,604 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel high

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near flex corroading (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe near flex corroading (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside mirror cover loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 71,735 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near flex corroading (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe near flex corroading (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside mirror cover loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 67,577 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)

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

back box exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,093 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,382 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 45,382 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 39,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,602 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,204 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 31,791 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,241 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 20,118 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 12,960 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 LFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 LFU, 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 LFU registered?

FY53 LFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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