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FL53 FMK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 89,103 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight damage outer wall and HEAVILY WORN outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 89,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm slight damage outer wall and HEAVILY WORN outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 77,903 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES, COVERED IN GREASE. (1.1.11 (c))

N/S/R FOOT AND HANDBRAKE WORKING, REDUCED EFFORT.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER, ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES, SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER,ANTI ROLL BAR BUSES, SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,035 miles

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS, CRACKING, NO CORDS EXPOSED.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 54,152 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 54,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested DIPPED BEAM INOPERATIVE. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSHES BADLY SPLIT AND DISPLACED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BUSHES BADLY SPLIT AND DISPLACED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH BADLY SPLIT AND DISTORTED. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,355 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test gadget holder and air freshener ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 35,510 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement main axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 34,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 32,444 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,338 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 29,500 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear tyre sidewalls cracking/perishing

Pass 11 Apr 2012 27,792 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly perished

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,124 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres scuffed on edges

Pass 5 May 2010 24,427 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 22,243 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 20,463 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 17,443 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 FMK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FMK, 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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FL53 FMK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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