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ET53 FMP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,896 mi
Last recorded64,896 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 FMP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 64,896 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 64,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 58,295 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 58,295 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 46,201 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 40,976 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 39,786 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 39,786 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 37,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Nov 2019 37,929 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Nov 2018 34,714 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2017 32,511 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 28,314 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,696 miles

Nearside Front tyre is perished

Nearside Rear tyre has perished and has a nail in it

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 8 Dec 2014 21,845 miles

all 4 tyres have perished slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2013 19,599 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres has slightly perished

Pass 5 Dec 2012 17,332 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 15,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 11,378 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 8,286 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 4,222 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 3,593 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 3,005 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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ET53 FMP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ET53 FMP, 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 ET53 FMP registered?

ET53 FMP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is ET53 FMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET53 FMP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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