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FG53 RJV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,444 mi
Last recorded57,444 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 RJV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 57,444 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 26 May 2026 57,444 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,580 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside + Offside (Corroded at calipers) covered elsewhere (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe/mounting points / surrounding suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Full rear axle / mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Especially rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 54,580 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak from osr (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to complete underbody plus exhaust and brake pipes and hoses and subframes

Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of center exhaust blowing at joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 52,454 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 52,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 51,398 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 50,595 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 48,549 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,452 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 42,296 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 38,125 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,937 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 24,981 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 20,091 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 15,165 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 RJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RJV, 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 RJV registered?

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

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