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FJ53 UMZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,999 mi
Last recorded146,999 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 146,999 miles

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside front plastic inner wheel arch missing

Rear wiper arm insicure

Fail 6 Nov 2017 146,999 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front bumper damaged

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

Offside front plastic inner wheel arch missing

Rear wiper arm insicure

Pass 29 Nov 2016 132,906 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 22 Nov 2016 132,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 120,236 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 120,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 110,903 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,305 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 103,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 96,974 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,981 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 73,401 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 68,766 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 55,392 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 55,392 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 50,714 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 29,363 miles

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

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

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

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 UMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

FJ53 UMZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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