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FD53 BLN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,671 mi
Last recorded161,671 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 BLN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,671 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 154,363 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 154,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2023 146,700 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 146,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 141,017 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 130,472 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 122,046 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 116,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 109,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 109,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 104,618 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Dec 2016 96,378 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,052 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,841 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,309 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 58,109 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 32,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 22,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 16,960 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 14,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 12,478 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 BLN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD53 BLN, 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 BLN registered?

FD53 BLN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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