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FD53 PUJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

89,591 mi
Last recorded89,591 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 PUJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2025 89,591 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 88,663 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 85,606 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 79,604 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 72,466 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 72,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 66,721 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 66,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,582 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 59,092 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 55,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack

Fail 3 Nov 2017 55,108 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres outer sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 4 Nov 2016 50,068 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 45,747 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 44,248 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,467 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 42,700 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,836 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 39,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 37,177 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 29,904 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 17,305 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 7,421 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 PUJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 PUJ, 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 PUJ registered?

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

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