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FD53 JRO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,068 mi
Last recorded159,068 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JRO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 159,068 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 159,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 152,357 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 145,109 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 136,581 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 131,729 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 126,727 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 121,174 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 114,215 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 114,215 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 107,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 107,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2017 107,309 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under body slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,066 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 97,255 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 97,255 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,154 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 87,731 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 80,754 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 73,472 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 73,450 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 64,784 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,413 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,702 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,401 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 JRO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JRO, 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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FD53 JRO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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