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FJ53 YNC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,950 mi
Last recorded85,950 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,950 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,410 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,410 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 72,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 63,379 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 63,379 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 55,803 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 15 Feb 2014 55,766 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2013 41,429 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 41,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,247 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 25,977 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 23 Nov 2010 25,977 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,523 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 20,319 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 17,339 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 17,339 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 13,648 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 YNC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

FJ53 YNC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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