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FY53 VNL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,876 mi
Last recorded103,876 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VNL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,876 miles

Engine management light on.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 103,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 93,342 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Splash gaurd missing Near side front

Fail 16 Nov 2012 93,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Splash gaurd missing Near side front

Pass 16 Dec 2011 83,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 83,216 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,236 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 69,236 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 69,236 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 60,415 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,415 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2008 50,575 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 50,572 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 40,547 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 30,671 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 VNL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VNL, 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 VNL registered?

FY53 VNL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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