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2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,045 mi
Last recorded150,045 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NFC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 150,045 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 131,908 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018
Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,702 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 97,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 86,002 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,007 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,850 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 68,602 miles

CHASSIS PLATE MISSING

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HANDBRAKE EXCESS TRAVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT NOT FULLY PRESSED INTO SUSPENSION ARM

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BENT(NO VISABLE FAULT FOUND)

OFFSIDE FRONT+NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS TO BULKHEAD HAS SEAM SELANT APPLIED?

OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELS NOT ALLOYS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

VEHICLE POORLY REPAIRED(ACCIDENT DAMAGED)

Fail 5 Jul 2011 68,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

CHASSIS PLATE MISSING

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

HANDBRAKE EXCESS TRAVEL

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALLJOINT NOT FULLY PRESSED INTO SUSPENSION ARM

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BENT(NO VISABLE FAULT FOUND)

OFFSIDE FRONT+NEARSIDE FRONT CHASSIS TO BULKHEAD HAS SEAM SELANT APPLIED?

OFFSIDE+NEARSIDE FRONT WHEELS NOT ALLOYS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

REAR VIEW MIRROR MISSING

VEHICLE POORLY REPAIRED(ACCIDENT DAMAGED)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 66,889 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 64,830 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 58,218 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 49,932 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 40,993 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 NFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

FY53 NFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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