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FJ53 OKV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

61,406 mi
Last recorded61,406 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OKV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 61,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 52,022 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 49,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 47,353 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts & Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts Image Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Passenger (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts & Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 47,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Fronts & Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion Under Vehicle

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts Image Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Passenger (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts & Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,841 miles

Coil spring corroded Fronts & Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion Under Vehicle (Sills)

Front Headlamp Aim Image Faded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Passenger Front (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2021 46,818 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Fronts & Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion Under Vehicle (Sills)

Front Headlamp Aim Image Faded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Passenger Front (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 46,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Aged 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Aged 2011 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 45,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm Strong Advise (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 41,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 39,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,240 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 35,817 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 34,121 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 34,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 32,400 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 29,196 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,578 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 19,399 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,940 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 13,506 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 OKV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OKV, 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 FJ53 OKV registered?

FJ53 OKV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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