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FY53 VCG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,222 mi
Last recorded114,222 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VCG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,222 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 106,256 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,255 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 102,369 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 99,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Bumper insecure cracked up ()

Front Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

near side rear tyre cracking up on side wall

Pass 30 Nov 2016 96,449 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 94,345 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2014 92,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust crodded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 87,617 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 87,617 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 81,599 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 76,907 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 70,236 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)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,522 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 43,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 34,706 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 29,730 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 VCG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

FY53 VCG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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