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CX53 YFV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,785 mi
Last recorded128,785 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YFV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 128,785 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing/Suspension Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lamp - Water Ingress

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Arm & Blade Missing

UNDERSIDE & Underside Components Corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 128,737 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wing/Suspension Turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lamp - Water Ingress

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Arm & Blade Missing

UNDERSIDE & Underside Components Corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDERSIDE and underside components corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2025 124,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

UNDERSIDE and underside components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Arm & Blade Missing

UNDERSIDE & Underside Components Corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 120,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Outer Lens Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wiper Arm & Blade Missing

UNDERSIDE & Underside Components Corroded

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 115,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside Components Corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2023 115,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underside Components Corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2022 109,349 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 103,012 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 100,414 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 95,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,204 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,851 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 80,413 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,382 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 73,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,449 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 58,027 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 48,882 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 40,710 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 40,710 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,016 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,814 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 14,354 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,385 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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CX53 YFV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CX53 YFV, 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 CX53 YFV registered?

CX53 YFV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is CX53 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 YFV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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