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FG53 ZBL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,932 mi
Last recorded54,932 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 ZBL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 54,932 miles

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

centre rear stop light not working

eml on dash

exhaust back to afore section join slight leak gases

front wipers streaks

nsr light unit slight protrusion due to bumper damage

osf corner bumper slightly insecure due to damage

rear bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2017 54,932 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

rear brake binding osr (3.7.B.1)

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

centre rear stop light not working

eml on dash

exhaust back to afore section join slight leak gases

front wipers streaks

nsr light unit slight protrusion due to bumper damage

osf corner bumper slightly insecure due to damage

rear bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2016 53,295 miles

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

centre rear stop light not working

door open light remains on despite all doors securely closed

eml on dash

exhaust back to afore section join slight leak of gases

nsf tyre cracks

nsr light unit slight protrusion due to damaged bumper

rear bumper damaged and nsr and osr corner bumper slightly insecure

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

Fail 24 Oct 2016 53,295 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsr and osr (4.1.E.1)

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

centre rear stop light not working

door open light remains on despite all doors securely closed

eml on dash

exhaust back to afore section join slight leak of gases

nsf tyre cracks

nsr light unit slight protrusion due to damaged bumper

rear bumper damaged and nsr and osr corner bumper slightly insecure

relocated sticker windscreen swept area

Pass 26 Oct 2015 51,250 miles

damage rear bumper

door open light remains on

osr and nsr tyres 2mm tread depth and cracks

Fail 26 Oct 2015 51,250 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect osf and nsf (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf (8.2.2)

damage rear bumper

door open light remains on

osr and nsr tyres 2mm tread depth and cracks

Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,598 miles

Engine mgt light on

both front light lenses cloudy

osf and nsf anti roll bar link bar bushes cracks

osr and nsr close to legal limit and cracks

Fail 8 Sep 2014 48,598 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine mgt light on

both front light lenses cloudy

osf and nsf anti roll bar link bar bushes cracks

osr and nsr close to legal limit and cracks

Pass 5 Sep 2013 46,712 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 46,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 41,641 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside rear tyre approx 3mm

Offside rear tyre approx 2.5-3mm

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,503 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 38,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,535 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 22,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 19,645 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 17,296 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 14,319 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 14,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 ZBL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZBL, 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 ZBL registered?

FG53 ZBL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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