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FL53 FLK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

124,780 mi
Last recorded124,780 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 FLK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 124,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 124,780 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,915 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 122,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 117,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge om limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 117,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge om limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 108,489 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,880 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,880 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,038 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 88,038 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,755 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 71,740 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy rusty (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 63,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 63,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,689 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,219 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 40,639 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 37,559 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 37,559 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 35,211 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 31,730 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 24,995 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 17,989 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 FLK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FL53 FLK, 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 FLK registered?

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

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