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FL53 FMM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,417 mi
Last recorded71,417 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 71,417 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/SF & O/SF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,389 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear bushes perishing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 71,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 70,741 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 70,195 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 66,223 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 66,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 64,349 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 61,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 59,886 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 56,953 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 53,500 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 49,216 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 49,216 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 45,150 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 41,138 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 40,888 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 29,911 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 28,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,597 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 19,788 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 FMM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FMM, 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 FMM registered?

FL53 FMM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FL53 FMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 FMM shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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