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FB53 EKU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,540 mi
Last recorded78,540 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 EKU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 78,540 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,396 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded , not leaking

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake travel high

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 55,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 51,224 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,248 miles

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 49,248 miles

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

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 48,175 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,209 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 47,209 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 46,009 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 44,838 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 44,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 42,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,982 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 37,430 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 37,430 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 34,121 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 30,845 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 28,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 28,305 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 25,557 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 22,988 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 18,588 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 15,088 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 16,792 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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FB53 EKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FB53 EKU, 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 FB53 EKU registered?

FB53 EKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is FB53 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 EKU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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