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FL53 WGC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,702 mi
Last recorded92,702 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 92,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 76,437 miles

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))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 76,437 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 69,112 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 65,050 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,047 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Front axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly misted on pattern image (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security + Rear axle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 65,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + Front axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slightly misted on pattern image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security + Rear axle corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 65,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image slightly misted

Pass 25 Oct 2019 64,685 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 62,599 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 62,599 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 60,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,294 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 55,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,260 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 50,744 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,639 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 41,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 37,513 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2010 37,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads getting low

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,403 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 27,545 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 27,495 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,406 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 39,628 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 WGC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGC, 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 WGC registered?

FL53 WGC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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