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FG53 VUB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,642 mi
Last recorded131,642 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VUB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 131,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage Bush ((BOTH SIDES)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 131,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage Bush ((BOTH SIDES)) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 128,308 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 123,240 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Jan 2018 121,205 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 121,205 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,014 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 106,993 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2014 96,342 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 96,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

front brake disc's worn

fuel flap won't open. Unable to test fuel cap

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,714 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 87,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,527 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,992 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,992 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both windscreen wiper blades split but clear screen

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,821 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 60,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,345 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 40,331 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 37,248 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 37,245 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VUB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUB, 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 VUB registered?

FG53 VUB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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