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FG53 VTO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,282 mi
Last recorded118,282 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VTO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 118,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 118,282 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

handbrake has high travel

Fail 27 Nov 2024 118,259 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

corrosion to nearside and offside rear suspension arm mounting areas

rear number plate slight loose

rear tailgate struts worn

Pass 30 Nov 2023 116,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake travel high

rear tailgate struts worn

Fail 29 Nov 2023 116,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

hand brake travel high

rear tailgate struts worn

Pass 29 Nov 2022 114,471 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 114,420 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended not returning (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split. dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 105,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2021 105,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

EML lamp on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2020 98,995 miles

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

corrosion to rear sill areas and rear subframe mounting areas

front wiper blades incorrectly fitted?

Fail 19 Nov 2020 98,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

centre rear seat belt slow to retract

corrosion to rear sill areas and rear subframe mounting areas

front wiper blades incorrectly fitted?

Pass 21 May 2019 92,384 miles

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal n/s + o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 92,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal n/s + o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 88,628 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2018 88,622 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler neck and breather ()

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis at rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis rail at rear (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 80,395 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,101 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 75,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 62,754 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 54,139 miles

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

rear suspension componants covereed in surfac e rust

Pass 21 Nov 2012 44,582 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,639 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,224 miles

Front anti roll bar link arm bushes perishing

Slight play in rear axle beam bushes.

Pass 1 Dec 2009 34,092 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,042 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 23,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,568 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 VTO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

FG53 VTO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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