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FG53 VUV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

116,921 mi
Last recorded116,921 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 116,921 miles

Nearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2025 116,921 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,481 miles

Front oily residue on engine

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (cracked), no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp is slightly deteriorated

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both nearside and offside rears (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 101,636 miles

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

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

Front coolant leak

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Underbody Corrorded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 100,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Underbody Corrorded

Pass 30 Dec 2021 98,122 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 98,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 96,284 miles

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

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2019 93,269 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 93,266 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 87,656 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 73,957 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 63,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 49,882 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 49,882 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 46,162 miles

all replacement brake pipes poorly fitted

rear axle and front sub frame have corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2014 45,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

all replacement brake pipes poorly fitted

rear axle and front sub frame have corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 38,542 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 38,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 34,536 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slight damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall slight damaged

offside front tyre sidewall slight damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall slight damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2010 31,060 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 27,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 23,287 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 19,356 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 14,756 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 VUV 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 74.1%.

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 VUV, 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 VUV registered?

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

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