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FL53 MKU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,595 mi
Last recorded153,595 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2020 153,595 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 148,279 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 148,279 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 139,606 miles

Brake fluid level low

Handbrake travel high

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Minor exhaust blow (manifold)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2018 139,606 miles

Brake fluid level low

Handbrake travel high

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Minor exhaust blow (manifold)

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 124,980 miles

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

coil springs starting to corrode

headlamp images becoming poor

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 30 Jan 2017 124,980 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid slightly low in resevoir

coil springs starting to corrode

headlamp images becoming poor

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,541 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 106,541 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 93,902 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tested in wet conditions.

Fail 16 Feb 2015 93,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tested in wet conditions.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,875 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,875 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake pads worn low

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 68,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,285 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 55,113 miles

Both rear tyre slightly cracked side wall

Off side front tyre slighty worn on edge and appox 3mm on tread

Pass 17 Sep 2009 48,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 40,583 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage nsf tyre on outer wall

Pass 15 Sep 2007 31,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 21,068 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 MKU 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 65%.

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 MKU, 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 MKU registered?

FL53 MKU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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