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FE53 NLJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,047 mi
Last recorded139,047 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 NLJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 139,047 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

underbody corroded inc suspension components

Pass 9 May 2025 138,011 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 137,107 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corroded including suspension

Pass 19 May 2023 136,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake, reserve travel

underbodyy corroded, including suspension components

Pass 20 May 2022 135,219 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2021 134,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 May 2020 131,405 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 130,782 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 130,782 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working contact worn from inide (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 128,677 miles

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

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 128,106 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 May 2016 126,522 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 120,433 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 112,164 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 106,344 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 99,574 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 11 May 2011 94,302 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Fail 11 May 2011 94,302 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2010 80,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 65,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 May 2009 65,951 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 May 2008 51,860 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 51,860 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2007 37,036 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 NLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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