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FD53 TCU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,495 mi
Last recorded150,495 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 TCU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 150,495 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front o/s/f side indicator poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2020 150,495 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front o/s/f side indicator poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2019 145,836 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 145,836 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s/f & n/s/f lower wishbone rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 130,048 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 130,048 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 107,569 miles

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

Front headlamp lens faded.

Nearside Rear tyre has age related cuts.

Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,068 miles

both head light lens poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2016 98,068 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both head light lens poor condition

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,045 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 89,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 80,527 miles

both head light lens poor condition

Fail 14 Nov 2014 80,527 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both head light lens poor condition

Pass 22 Nov 2013 73,664 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 65,259 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 58,004 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 52,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 45,168 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,932 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 33,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 28,943 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 TCU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TCU, 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 TCU registered?

FD53 TCU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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