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FE53 GKA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

108,884 mi
Last recorded108,884 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 108,884 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 92,914 miles

front tyres starting to wear and wear on edges slightly

Pass 9 Oct 2020 78,514 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 78,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 68,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread worn to approximately 2.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn to approximately 2.5mm

Vehicle has areas of light corrosion to underside, present in various locations

Pass 5 Oct 2018 66,794 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has areas of light corrosion to underside in various locations

Fail 4 Oct 2018 66,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has areas of light corrosion to underside in various locations

Pass 9 Oct 2017 64,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes cracked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper and lower bushes cracked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush cracked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 61,480 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

surface corrosion to underside in various places

Fail 13 Oct 2016 61,480 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

surface corrosion to underside in various places

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,283 miles

Rubber bushes cracking on both front anti-roll bar links.

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Rubber bushes cracking on both front anti-roll bar links.

Surface corrosion on floor and chassis in various places.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 55,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rubber bushes spliting on both front suspension anti-roll bar links.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

tread worn slightly lumpy on outer edge of offside rear tyre.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 55,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rubber bushes spliting on both front suspension anti-roll bar links.

surface corrosion on brake pipes at rear.

surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

tread worn slightly lumpy on outer edge of offside rear tyre.

Fail 2 Oct 2013 51,628 miles

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

surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 51,628 miles

surface corrosion on floor and chassis at rear.

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 48,837 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,836 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 43,766 miles

both front tyres worn to approx 4mm.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 39,301 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 39,301 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,965 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 33,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 23,503 miles

small amount of corrosion forming on n/s/f brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,897 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 GKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 FE53 GKA, 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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FE53 GKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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