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FE53 GLV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

85,676 mi
Last recorded85,676 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GLV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 85,676 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 83,787 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting areas - badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 83,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting areas - badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 81,625 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle and torsion bar inside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides - inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 79,396 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 76,214 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,591 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 67,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,230 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 56,722 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 51,671 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

both front arb rubbers perished

Fail 14 Mar 2017 51,671 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

both front arb rubbers perished

Pass 15 Mar 2016 45,752 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,534 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 40,246 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 38,332 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Pass 3 Aug 2012 35,453 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 8 Aug 2011 34,178 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,353 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 32,457 miles

advise both front tyers starting to wear on outer edge

advise high hand brake travel

Pass 8 Aug 2008 31,342 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,941 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 GLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 GLV, 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 GLV registered?

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

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