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FG53 VUN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

154,238 mi
Last recorded154,238 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 154,238 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 154,238 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 146,495 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 146,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 139,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to wear uneven on tread inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight travel on handbrake lever

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill's by old repair's and by rear suspension bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,011 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,468 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 119,440 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear joint pin holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 112,358 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 112,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 104,997 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect metal brake pipes, plastic coated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,775 miles

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

No offside rear seat fitted at time of test

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

Fail 13 Oct 2017 98,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

No offside rear seat fitted at time of test

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

Pass 17 May 2016 89,866 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 85,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 80,909 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 74,459 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2013 74,459 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2012 67,695 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2011 61,611 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 61,611 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 56,065 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 49,524 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 42,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 31,538 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,021 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 28,021 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VUN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VUN, 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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FG53 VUN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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