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FG53 OVC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

145,142 mi
Last recorded145,142 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OVC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 145,142 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 145,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

headlamps slightly dim

Pass 13 Nov 2023 140,075 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,588 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 108,018 miles

rear subframe rusty

underbody surface rust

Pass 13 Nov 2020 91,989 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 87,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 87,236 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested due to lamps faded (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating drum brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe at box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 82,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 82,507 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 77,578 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 77,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 71,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 65,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 58,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 52,607 miles

N/S/R tyre outer wall cracked

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 45,245 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 40,359 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 40,359 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,382 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 35,382 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 31 Dec 2009 30,157 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,757 miles

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

OSR wheel bearing has slight noise.

Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,286 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,373 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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FG53 OVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 OVC, 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 OVC registered?

FG53 OVC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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