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FB53 HLV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

65,741 mi
Last recorded65,741 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HLV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 65,741 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 62,695 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2024 62,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 59,679 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2023 59,673 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 57,199 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 57,176 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not working (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only not working (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,298 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 54,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 52,401 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 52,401 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,181 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 44,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 39,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 38,998 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 38,998 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 28,058 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 12 Jun 2015 16,213 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 15,848 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,792 miles

nearside front tyre has slice on side wall

Pass 21 Sep 2012 10,456 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 5,698 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 3,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 3,369 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 3,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 2,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 2,553 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 HLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FB53 HLV, 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 HLV registered?

FB53 HLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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