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FE53 YTA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,215 mi
Last recorded121,215 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 YTA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 121,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 121,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 120,421 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 108,003 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 85,774 miles

under body and suspension components rusty

Fail 7 May 2019 85,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

under body and suspension components rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2018 84,460 miles

drivers front link bar bushes,inner sills-underbody-components -rear springs rusting,headlamp lenses dirty,both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 6 Mar 2018 84,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users pattern-lense dirty (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut on outer wall (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

drivers front link bar bushes,inner sills-underbody-components -rear springs rusting,headlamp lenses dirty,both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 76,135 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 59,695 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear wiper blade in poor condition

small cracks around offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Feb 2013 55,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 50,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,269 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2011 46,269 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 41,627 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,627 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 37,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 28,810 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 23,975 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 YTA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 YTA registered?

FE53 YTA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is FE53 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 YTA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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