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FG53 RLX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,011 mi
Last recorded92,011 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 RLX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 92,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust centre box outer skin peeling away

Pass 9 Dec 2024 90,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2023 89,278 miles

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre stepped on edge

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

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,163 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and splitting

Exhaust center silencer corroded and peeling away

Front anti roll bar bushes perished and splitting

Offside Front lower ball joint has slight play

Pass 13 Dec 2021 87,863 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 86,309 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,258 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 84,221 miles

corrosion to brake lines

corrosion to under body corrosion

oil residue

Fail 31 Oct 2018 84,221 miles

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

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

corrosion to brake lines

corrosion to under body corrosion

oil residue

Pass 23 Oct 2017 82,400 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 75,504 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 21 Oct 2015 67,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,877 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,793 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,981 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,147 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,546 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,468 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 34,468 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 26,716 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 18,987 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 13,905 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 10,912 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 RLX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RLX, 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 RLX registered?

FG53 RLX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is FG53 RLX safe to buy?

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