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FE53 LYP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

153,663 mi
Last recorded153,663 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 153,663 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 153,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2022 145,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 133,525 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 133,525 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2020 125,437 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 125,437 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 113,651 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 113,651 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp missing

Pass 24 Apr 2018 101,654 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 101,654 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged Fuel filler neck breather pipe corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

E/M/L on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2017 90,806 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 83,284 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2016 83,284 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 73,951 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,188 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,307 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 58,678 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 58,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R TYRES TRACKED

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,486 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 52,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,528 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 42,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 35,172 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 23 Oct 2008 25,075 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 16,255 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 16,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 15,262 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 13,126 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 LYP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LYP, 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 LYP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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