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FD53 JXL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,994 mi
Last recorded65,994 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 JXL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,994 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 65,981 miles

Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective n/s and o/s insecure from adjusters (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative leveling device missing (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment handbrake lever (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 23 May 2019 63,346 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,095 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 57,432 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 57,430 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s drop link (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2016 53,873 miles

Front brake pipes greased

Front shock absorbers corroded

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear under sills slight corrosion

covers fitted obscuring some components

steering rack ends slight play

Fail 26 May 2016 53,860 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake pipes greased

Front shock absorbers corroded

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear under sills slight corrosion

covers fitted obscuring some components

steering rack ends slight play

Pass 20 May 2015 49,388 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2014 44,865 miles

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

front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorating

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2013 40,972 miles

rear tyres perishing

Pass 9 May 2012 36,322 miles

front anti-roll bar links deteriorating

front bottom ball joint gaiters deteriorating

slight interaction on rear lights

slight oil leak

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,945 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight tear on n/s wiper blade

Pass 12 Jul 2010 25,399 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,876 miles

handbrake travel close to limits cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,548 miles

hand brake travel close to limits

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 JXL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JXL, 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 JXL registered?

FD53 JXL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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