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MP03 FCN

2003 Toyota Vitz

Grey Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,279 mi
Last recorded179,279 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Vitz78,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 FCN
MakeToyota
ModelVitz
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 179,279 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 179,216 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 139,689 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 139,689 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 128,568 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2023 128,568 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,184 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 124,171 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,038 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

rear part of prop shaft removed

universal fuel cap fitted but seals securely

Pass 13 Feb 2020 118,092 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

temp fuel cap fitted but locks and seals

Fail 11 Feb 2020 112,088 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror outer casing damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 103,395 miles

Nearside Rear Rear bumper loose

Fail 12 Feb 2019 103,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear bumper loose

Pass 12 Feb 2018 92,779 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 20 Jan 2017 83,120 miles

front brake pads appear low

prop shaft rear section missing

rear bumper damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2017 83,120 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake pads appear low

prop shaft rear section missing

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2016 74,264 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 68,814 miles

rear propshaft missing

Fail 2 Feb 2015 68,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear propshaft missing

Pass 14 Feb 2014 60,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front wiper blades not in good condition

Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,340 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Mar 2013 55,340 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,590 miles

centre seat belt stalk missing

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,716 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,205 miles

drivers seat cover damaged

long travel on handbrake

small split in n/s/f wiper blade

Fail 19 Apr 2010 42,205 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery went flat on test

drivers seat cover damaged

long travel on handbrake

small split in n/s/f wiper blade

How Reliable is the Toyota Vitz?

Based on 9,901 MOT tests across 2,540 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
4,121
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 71
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MP03 FCN is a 2003 Toyota Vitz in Grey with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Vitz models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 78,473 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 Vitz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 71 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MP03 FCN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Vitz typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Vitz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MP03 FCN is a 2003 Toyota Vitz, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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