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FY53 VAX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,538 mi
Last recorded161,538 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VAX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 161,538 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy - parking brake slight travel

Fail 9 Mar 2016 161,538 miles

Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened n/s/f (2.4.G.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy - parking brake slight travel

Pass 18 May 2015 152,503 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 151,707 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 151,707 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 129,754 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 129,742 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

reg plate lamp dim

Pass 22 Nov 2011 112,685 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 96,934 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 96,934 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 82,338 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 57,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 54,149 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,920 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 45,886 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VAX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VAX, 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 VAX registered?

FY53 VAX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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