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FD53 WZB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,556 mi
Last recorded101,556 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 WZB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 101,556 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 101,556 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured both (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 95,682 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 91,870 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 91,869 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 81,862 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 81,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced OS NS (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,790 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 72,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working X2 (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 69,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre walls deteriated

mil light is on

Pass 2 Jan 2015 63,392 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,331 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013
Fail 4 Jan 2013

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 51,625 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 51,625 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,435 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 46,435 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 39,410 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 33,394 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 27,228 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,874 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 WZB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WZB, 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 WZB registered?

FD53 WZB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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