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FJ53 DME

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,735 mi
Last recorded118,735 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DME
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 118,641 miles
Fail 22 May 2021 118,641 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 114,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 106,313 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,468 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 99,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front seat belt receptacle plastic surround missing

Nearside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Offside Front seat belt receptacle plastic surround missing

Offside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 98,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general underbody and suspension corrosion

n/s and o/s front seatbelt lock mechanism plastic covers missing

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,936 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 82,723 miles

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

Nearside inner rack end slight play

Offside Rear slight bind ok at test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% on run up (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,806 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 71,786 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 62,543 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 62,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,696 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,162 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 34,022 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 27,842 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 19,723 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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FJ53 DME is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FJ53 DME, 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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FJ53 DME is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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