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FG53 VUT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,644 mi
Last recorded115,644 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 VUT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 115,644 miles

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

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,787 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 93,787 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 78,939 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle and suspensions corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2020 75,386 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 75,386 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,379 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 65,760 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box/cover/rear joint corroded

Pass 3 May 2017 62,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 55,458 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 55,430 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported and chafing rear brake pipes front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 49,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 44,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2013 40,142 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 40,142 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,601 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 34,495 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 31,260 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 31,254 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 27,691 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 24,218 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,526 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 15,735 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 15,735 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 12,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 12,423 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 VUT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUT, 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 VUT registered?

FG53 VUT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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