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FH53 FAF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,762 mi
Last recorded110,762 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FAF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 110,762 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 107,307 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 107,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 107,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 103,290 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 103,290 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,848 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 95,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake travel high

main auxillary belt deteriaing

rear wiper blade split and smearing

Pass 6 Nov 2020 91,028 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Underside of the vehicle, suspension and steering corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,028 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both number plates deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Underside of the vehicle, suspension and steering corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2019 87,157 miles

Engine oil level close to minimum mark, damage may occur if not sufficient oil

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Handbrake travel close to limit

Rear Rear seats not fitted

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushes detiorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle and front and rear suspension units corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,119 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fuel filler pipe to the tank corroded

Rear Rear seats not fitted at time of the test

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 74,217 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe to tank rusting

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,420 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 64,048 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 58,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 51,984 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 45,197 miles

Rear seat belts not tested due to seats folded down and a boot lin er fitted and filled with dog equipment.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,381 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 34,667 miles

centre rear seat missing at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2009 31,137 miles

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

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

centre seat not fitted so full test of seatbelt not carried out

Pass 18 Nov 2008 26,647 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 26,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 22,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,271 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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FH53 FAF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH53 FAF, 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 FH53 FAF registered?

FH53 FAF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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