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FG53 YLF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YLF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 116,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt anchor damaged but fully working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Lower lots of surface corrosion underbody rear end but no weak points

Fail 8 Apr 2024 116,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt anchor damaged but fully working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Lower lots of surface corrosion underbody rear end but no weak points

Pass 31 Mar 2023 114,226 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,530 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides at cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 110,177 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 102,916 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 96,726 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,804 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 83,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,774 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 68,479 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 68,477 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 62,564 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 56,410 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 49,561 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 42,335 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both front tyres wearing on outter edges

rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 25,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 15,960 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 YLF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

FG53 YLF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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