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FB53 HXH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,167 mi
Last recorded134,167 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 HXH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 134,167 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Fail 20 Jan 2025 134,093 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2024 121,037 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,624 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Tank filler hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 106,624 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated Tank filler hose corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 94,204 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,171 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 94,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 84,950 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Feb 2017 69,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,560 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,259 miles

Front wipers slightly smear

Pass 9 Oct 2014 66,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 61,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,321 miles

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

offside rear coil spring tag end broken

Pass 7 Oct 2011 46,501 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 38,672 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 31,963 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 25,656 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 18,915 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 13,023 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 HXH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HXH, 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 HXH registered?

FB53 HXH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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