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FB53 FXP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FXP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 125,535 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 120,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 109,339 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 87,821 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,975 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 80,333 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 80,309 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 57,028 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 48,272 miles

BOTH rear tyres showing age cracks

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,882 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 39,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

visible age deterioration to all tyre treads.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,788 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 27,723 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,636 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,514 miles

both rear tyres perished and tread cracking

Pass 18 Aug 2008 19,370 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 14,879 miles

rear tyres starting to perish outer edges.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 10,939 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 FXP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FXP, 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.

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What year was FB53 FXP registered?

FB53 FXP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FB53 FXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB53 FXP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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