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FH53 UTG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,582 mi
Last recorded50,582 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UTG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,582 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 50,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 48,379 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS and OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NS and OS (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 47,830 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 45,894 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 45,894 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,348 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 43,348 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,465 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 39,668 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 39,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 37,343 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on side walls

Pass 6 Nov 2017 36,067 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,590 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 32,655 miles

front anit roll bar link bushers cracked o.s.f and n.s.f

Fail 18 Nov 2015 32,655 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anit roll bar link bushers cracked o.s.f and n.s.f

Pass 21 Nov 2014 30,248 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 29,216 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 26,841 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 24,136 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 24,136 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 21,345 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 16,540 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 13,362 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,672 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 UTG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

FH53 UTG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is FH53 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 UTG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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