CarVerify

Free Car Check

CE53 FGC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

83,411 mi
Last recorded83,411 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 FGC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2025 83,411 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2023 81,617 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 81,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,230 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 78,373 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 78,373 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 77,261 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 77,620 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 May 2018 72,973 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play too high (1.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 66,178 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 66,178 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 63,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 60,381 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 59,277 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti roll bar link rubbers starting to crack

small chips to screen

Fail 5 Aug 2013 48,026 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,026 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 58,400 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 31,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,858 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 21,461 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 17,200 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,160 miles

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

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

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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CE53 FGC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CE53 FGC, 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

How do I check the history of CE53 FGC?

You can check the full history of CE53 FGC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CE53 FGC registered?

CE53 FGC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CE53 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 FGC shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CE53 FGC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CE53 FGC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.