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FE53 GMY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

99,410 mi
Last recorded99,410 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 GMY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 99,410 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 95,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 91,042 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 16 Aug 2018 76,037 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front & offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 57,170 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 55,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,342 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,342 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 46,884 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,870 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 36,546 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,570 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2009 30,633 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 28,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished, also cuts in tread advise only.

Not tested centre rear seatbelt fully due to seat removed.

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

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished slightly, also cuts in tread advise only.

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

tinted film fitted to windscreen.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 28,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre cracked/perished, also cuts in tread advise only.

Not tested centre rear seatbelt fully due to seat removed.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished slightly, also cuts in tread advise only.

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

tinted film fitted to windscreen.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,137 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 18,909 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 GMY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GMY, 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 GMY registered?

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

Is FE53 GMY safe to buy?

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