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FY53 UYJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,796 mi
Last recorded84,796 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 UYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 84,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlight lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 84,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlight lens deteriorated

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,815 miles

Offside rear tyre perished and deteriorated

Rear shock absorber lower mounting bolts corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2015 65,123 miles

Off side rear tyre starting to perish around circumference

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 5 Aug 2015 65,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Off side rear tyre starting to perish around circumference

Off side rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 28 May 2014 55,780 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 53,003 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking on tread of offside front tyre

Fail 21 May 2013 52,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cracking on tread of offside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2012 49,611 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 49,611 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,058 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,529 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 42,529 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 39,001 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 34,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 31,810 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 31,810 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 24,081 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 UYJ 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 66.7%.

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 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 UYJ, 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 UYJ registered?

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

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