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FE53 HAU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HAU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,558 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body and suspension component's all round (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all shocks leaking covered in under sealant (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 55,537 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

body and suspension corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2023 54,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

suspension and component's corroding

Pass 15 Oct 2022 53,359 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 52,420 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,655 miles

rear seat removed at time of test

Pass 18 Oct 2019 50,751 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2019 50,751 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,248 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 47,437 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 21 Oct 2016 45,499 miles

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

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 23 Oct 2015 43,564 miles

rear seating removed at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2014 41,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear outer tyre wear

Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,340 miles

rear passenger seats removed and permanent dog gaurd fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,296 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,111 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 28,323 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 25,180 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 21,663 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge of tread

Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,412 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 12,715 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 HAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

FE53 HAU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is FE53 HAU safe to buy?

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