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FD53 RVP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,228 mi
Last recorded48,228 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 RVP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 48,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 47,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 46,857 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 46,846 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 46,083 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 46,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,554 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 45,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 45,552 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 45,024 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 44,571 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,936 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 43,934 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 42,680 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 42,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 40,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,081 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 37,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 33,549 miles

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

n.s.r.tyre sidewall perished.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,075 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 25,228 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,140 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,009 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 21,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 18,179 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Nov 2008 18,179 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,333 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,229 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 RVP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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