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FL53 AAF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

60,242 mi
Last recorded60,242 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 AAF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 60,242 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 60,242 miles

Central Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 59,573 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))

both inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 29 May 2024 56,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside rear outer sill corrding

Pass 7 Jun 2023 53,903 miles

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

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2022 51,292 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 51,292 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,489 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,856 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 45,856 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 42,749 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 39,986 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 36,594 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 33,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 30,683 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,048 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,979 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,480 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,718 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,210 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 9,477 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,899 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 8,899 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 8,275 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 8,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 6,957 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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FL53 AAF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FL53 AAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL53 AAF registered?

FL53 AAF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FL53 AAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 AAF shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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