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FD53 JSY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

63,337 mi
Last recorded63,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JSY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 63,337 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 58,155 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 58,155 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 52,783 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 52,783 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear bake slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,280 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres perished/cracked and 8 years old

Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,072 miles

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

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

rear bumper damaged

slight wear both rear axle beam bushes

Fail 14 Jul 2015 50,072 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear bumper damaged

slight wear both rear axle beam bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,616 miles

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

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

both rear axle beam bushes perished/cracked slightly

slight impact damage rear bumper/valance

Pass 18 Jun 2013 46,971 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking and perrished

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,917 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,315 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

offside headlight loose but not insecure

rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 May 2010 42,022 miles

front number plate has water damage

Fail 4 May 2010 42,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate has water damage

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,990 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 36,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,652 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 29,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 20,172 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no locking wheel nut key

rear wiper rubber split

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 JSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 JSY, 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 JSY registered?

FD53 JSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 December 2003.

Is FD53 JSY safe to buy?

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