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FJ53 OOD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,714 mi
Last recorded84,714 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OOD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 84,714 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 84,713 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 74,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 65,702 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 65,702 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 58,961 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 58,960 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 57,340 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2021 57,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 53,043 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 49,166 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 49,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,067 miles

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

both headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2016 45,067 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 42,774 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 41,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front both sides brake calipers and front both sides stub axles developing deep rust / ok time of test

osr and nsr tyres have indication of casing fatigue cracks / ok time of the test

Fail 10 Oct 2014 41,238 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front both sides brake calipers and front both sides stub axles developing deep rust / ok time of test

osr and nsr tyres have indication of casing fatigue cracks / ok time of the test

Pass 16 Sep 2013 38,886 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

nearside front tyre scuffed/damaged on outer wall

offside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Fail 16 Sep 2013 38,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished

nearside front tyre scuffed/damaged on outer wall

offside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Fail 15 Oct 2012 37,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

battery insecure

nearside front headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 15 Oct 2012 37,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

battery insecure

nearside front headlamp aim on lower limit

nearside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 35,816 miles

Nearside front seat belt stalk plastic cover missing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,458 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 25,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,244 miles

tested wet

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,497 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,914 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 OOD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FJ53 OOD, 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 OOD registered?

FJ53 OOD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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