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FL53 KHX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,275 mi
Last recorded114,275 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 KHX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 114,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 114,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,516 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 86,516 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 84,990 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 84,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 79,295 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre, out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,365 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 77,602 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 21 Mar 2018 77,600 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 30 Mar 2017 76,465 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 51,195 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 51,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 49,807 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 49,807 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 45,537 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 42,810 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,738 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 36,395 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 36,395 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,654 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 27,605 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 22,694 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 18,128 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 18,128 miles

Coolant leak

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 KHX 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 70.4%.

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 KHX, 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 KHX registered?

FL53 KHX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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