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FE53 FTX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,282 mi
Last recorded138,282 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 FTX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 138,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 125,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (n/s and o/s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 23 Aug 2018 118,204 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 118,204 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 111,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm 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)

exhaust deteriorating

fuel filler pipes rusty

inner sills showing signs of corrosion

rear wiper torn

Fail 18 Aug 2017 111,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Lower Suspension arm 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)

exhaust deteriorating

fuel filler pipes rusty

inner sills showing signs of corrosion

rear wiper torn

Pass 13 Jun 2016 98,961 miles

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread x3

o/s/r tyre has deep cracks in tread

Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,957 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre has nail in tread x3

o/s/r tyre has deep cracks in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,275 miles

front discs corroded

near side rear tyre has nail in tred

off side front tyre worn on outer edges and close to legal limit

small hole in exhaust back box

Fail 29 May 2015 94,274 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front discs corroded

near side rear tyre has nail in tred

off side front tyre worn on outer edges and close to legal limit

small hole in exhaust back box

Fail 10 Apr 2014 89,628 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 89,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 85,173 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 73,943 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 65,067 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 57,173 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,436 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,044 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 13,225 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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FE53 FTX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FE53 FTX, 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 FE53 FTX registered?

FE53 FTX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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