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FG53 RFN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,745 mi
Last recorded110,745 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 RFN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 110,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hand brake just met he limit

Fail 11 Jun 2017 110,727 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front crossmember damaged

o/s/r tyre has cut

Pass 30 Jan 2016 91,159 miles

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

Handbrake travel

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

Undercovers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,175 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,245 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from engine.

Under vehicle surface corrosion on most components and body.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,245 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Slight oil leak from engine.

Under vehicle surface corrosion on most components and body.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 68,183 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,122 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 59,679 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,679 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler pipes corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 53,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate cracked

fuel filler pipes corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 46,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2009 46,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,163 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 33,018 miles

front registration plate cracked.

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 RFN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RFN, 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 RFN registered?

FG53 RFN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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