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FG53 RFE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,708 mi
Last recorded71,708 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 RFE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165 65 R14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,703 miles

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

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 25 Sep 2014 53,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,796 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,594 miles

nearside front tyre has tear in sidewall

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,011 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 20,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 20,768 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 17,464 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,727 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 RFE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

FG53 RFE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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