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FE53 GZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,363 mi
Last recorded100,363 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,363 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 100,119 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 81,646 miles

head lights faded

inner sills corroded

n/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2019 70,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 70,791 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi pipe to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 63,477 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Signs of corrosion appearing throughout underside of vehicle, structure, body and components

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 56,132 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres perished

Pass 20 May 2016 51,667 miles

Front engine has oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 16 May 2016 51,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front engine has oil leak

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 7 May 2015 49,279 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2015 49,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 46,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 May 2013 43,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2013 43,366 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 39,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 38,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,447 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,948 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Feb 2009 29,948 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 25,855 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,740 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,056 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 GZJ 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 73.9%.

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 GZJ, 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 GZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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