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FD53 KLJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,894 mi
Last recorded130,894 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 129,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 129,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 128,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Nov 2018 128,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Nov 2017 127,599 miles

slight leak from front exhaust

Fail 28 Nov 2017 127,599 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight leak from front exhaust

Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,338 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 121,273 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,724 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 48,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 99,406 miles

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

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

heavy corrosion on exhaust rear silencer assembly in places

Pass 7 Nov 2012 95,563 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 77,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,235 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,976 miles

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,981 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 39,368 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,843 miles

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

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

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 KLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD53 KLJ registered?

FD53 KLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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