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FY53 ZUA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,817 mi
Last recorded91,817 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 ZUA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 91,817 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,015 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 84,015 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 76,780 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 76,780 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,826 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 73,800 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 68,313 miles

Advise nearside rear tyre cracking around inner wall

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,455 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 55,994 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar droplink bushes in poor condition

front brake discs corroded

front coil spring lower cups corroded

rear axle carrier buhes in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2007 53,620 miles

oil leak front of engine on air deflector and wiring loom

Fail 4 Sep 2007 53,616 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 43,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2006 43,188 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZUA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 ZUA registered?

FY53 ZUA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is FY53 ZUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 ZUA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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