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FY53 MEV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,312 mi
Last recorded123,312 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 MEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 123,312 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear hose to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corrosion

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 118,762 miles

Nearside headlamp deteriorating

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,160 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2016 103,145 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 91,131 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,345 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 82,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 73,649 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,569 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 65,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 60,709 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 55,360 miles

o/s/ h/lamp glass misty

Fail 28 Aug 2010 55,360 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/ h/lamp glass misty

Pass 25 Aug 2009 49,212 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,496 miles

centre rear seat belt slow to return without assistance

unable to see front brake pad thickness

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 25,705 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 MEV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FY53 MEV, 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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FY53 MEV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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