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FL53 FLJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,508 mi
Last recorded88,508 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FLJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 88,508 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 88,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2025 84,206 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 84,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 81,035 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 79,792 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2023 79,792 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both side front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 77,875 miles

both rear sills to floor corroded

rear xle bushes worn

Pass 8 Sep 2021 75,462 miles

both rear chassis corroded and getting weak

front drop link rubbers perished

Pass 10 Sep 2020 73,077 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,061 miles

All 4 tyres perrished

Both front anti roll bar drop links worn

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 68,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 66,540 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,052 miles

advise condition of front brake discs

advise exhaust system coorroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,929 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 57,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,507 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 50,696 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,696 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 47,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 47,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 41,060 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 37,137 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,387 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 25,157 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 FLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FLJ, 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 FL53 FLJ registered?

FL53 FLJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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