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FJ53 OVD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,567 mi
Last recorded107,567 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 107,567 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 105,129 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake trave high

Pass 18 Dec 2020 104,058 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Fail 18 Dec 2020 104,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

Pass 9 Jan 2020 102,472 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 102,472 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,208 miles

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

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 4 Nov 2017 88,010 miles

E.C.U light on

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 88,010 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

E.C.U light on

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front at 2mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust limited life

Pass 5 Nov 2016 73,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,169 miles

E.C.U. lamp illuminated

Fail 6 Nov 2015 70,169 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

E.C.U. lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,856 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 63,856 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 62,533 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 62,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 53,226 miles

ADVISE HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOP

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,535 miles

cracking nearside rear tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

cracking offside rear tyre sidewall, not exposing cords

Pass 2 Oct 2010 44,303 miles

N/s/r alloy wheel slightly out of shape

N/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

O/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

Fail 2 Oct 2010 44,303 miles

N/s/r alloy wheel slightly out of shape

N/s/r tyre cracking on inner sidewall

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

O/s/r tyre cracking on inner and outer edges

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,783 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 39,774 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 32,505 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 24,073 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 16,985 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 OVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OVD, 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 OVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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