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FY53 PXL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,102 mi
Last recorded158,102 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 PXL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2017 158,102 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 152,892 miles

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

both front rear brake pipe slighit creded at rear

Pass 12 Dec 2015 147,105 miles

under sealed in places

Pass 15 Nov 2014 138,285 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres perished [age related cracks]

o/s/f steering arm slight play in a ball ball joint

Pass 15 Nov 2013 133,573 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slighty perished

Pass 11 Dec 2012 125,078 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 125,078 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 114,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 101,561 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Nov 2010 101,559 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 90,293 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 90,293 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 73,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 40,595 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 46,564 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,479 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 PXL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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