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FD53 SFK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,876 mi
Last recorded141,876 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 SFK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,876 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 141,876 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 135,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 121,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,882 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 93,903 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 79,902 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 78,019 miles

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

faint pattern o/s/f headlight aim

rear wiper blade split

Fail 18 Nov 2014 78,019 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

faint pattern o/s/f headlight aim

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,696 miles

rear coils corroded, o/s/f link bar bushes worn, n/s/r tyre has a nail in it, o/s/r tyre small cracks on outer sidewall, windscreen has a tint but within legal limits (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 72,696 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear coils corroded, o/s/f link bar bushes worn, n/s/r tyre has a nail in it, o/s/r tyre small cracks on outer sidewall, windscreen has a tint but within legal limits (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 68,578 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,483 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 56,296 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,767 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 42,918 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,359 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,220 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 24,220 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 SFK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,298cc 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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

FD53 SFK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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