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FD53 BLJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

121,836 mi
Last recorded121,836 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BLJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 121,836 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 121,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 118,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 115,307 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 110,924 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 106,953 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2021 106,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder placed on n/s/f seat ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2020 102,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 3 Jan 2020 102,154 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,187 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 92,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 90,917 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2015 88,019 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,373 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,543 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 76,543 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 74,971 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 74,969 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 70,383 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 70,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 58,009 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,884 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 38,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,451 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 23,855 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 10,490 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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FD53 BLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc 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 FD53 BLJ, 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 FD53 BLJ registered?

FD53 BLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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