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FG53 OWJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,359 mi
Last recorded85,359 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 OWJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,359 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 85,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,483 miles

EML light illuminated on dashboard

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,534 miles

engine management light on

Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2015 63,212 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Sep 2015 63,212 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 9 Oct 2014 58,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 58,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 52,477 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 48,197 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,197 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 43,876 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 38,887 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,819 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,531 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,006 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 OWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FG53 OWJ, 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 FG53 OWJ registered?

FG53 OWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is FG53 OWJ safe to buy?

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