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FG53 ESV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

100,975 mi
Last recorded100,975 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ESV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 100,975 miles

suspension bushes cracking

under body and suspension surface rust

Pass 24 Jun 2025 100,311 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 99,579 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 99,052 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension rubber bushes age cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,339 miles

suspension rubber bushes age cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2021 97,793 miles

front anti-roll bar bushes cracking and splitting

Pass 16 Jul 2020 97,375 miles

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))

fuel filer neck corroded

Pass 1 May 2019 96,529 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 95,417 miles

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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 94,305 miles

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

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

all tyres small cracks

Pass 26 Apr 2016 92,638 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front (2.4.G.2)

all tyres small cracks

Pass 30 Apr 2015 91,270 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2014 89,887 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 88,751 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 87,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 85,975 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 84,222 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 79,079 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 70,515 miles

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)

rear seats not presented at time of test, so belts not checked

Pass 3 Oct 2007 56,652 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,108 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 44,108 miles

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

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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FG53 ESV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 FG53 ESV, 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 FG53 ESV registered?

FG53 ESV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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