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FD53 TLU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,670 mi
Last recorded139,670 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 TLU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 139,670 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamp lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod ball jiont has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 134,294 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamp lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod ball jiont has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,563 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 128,562 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2019 125,328 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

wear in rack assembly

Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,530 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 120,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,525 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wash not working

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tarnished/ poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tarnished/ poor beam image (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wash not working

Pass 14 Nov 2016 108,624 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

poor beam images o/s and n/s headlamps

Fail 4 Nov 2016 108,501 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

poor beam images o/s and n/s headlamps

Pass 18 Nov 2015 101,928 miles

headlamps zero'd to recheck alignment

noise/knocking nearside inner rack

general corrosion around rear susp fixing points

Fail 18 Nov 2015 101,928 miles

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

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

general corrosion around rear susp fixing points

headlamps zero'd to recheck alignment

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

noise/knocking nearside inner rack

Fail 22 Oct 2014 93,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre deflated (nail)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 93,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre deflated (nail)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 88,624 miles

wear in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 6 Nov 2012 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside front lower suspension joint leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 16 Nov 2011 63,586 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

large wear lips at o/s and near side brake discs..

Pass 16 Nov 2010 51,211 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,753 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 30,444 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 20,874 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 14,287 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 TLU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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