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FL53 YKX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,032 mi
Last recorded96,032 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YKX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,032 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 92,929 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 89,398 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 88,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine warning lamp illuminated

exhaust system corroded

offsied rear seatbelt inaccessable at time of test

oil residue on engine

rear bumper slightly in secure

Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,400 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine warning lamp illuminated

exhaust system corroded

offsied rear seatbelt inaccessable at time of test

oil residue on engine

rear bumper slightly in secure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 73,034 miles

brake fluid level low

dents & scratches to various body panels

exhaust system corroded

kerb damage to alloy rims

nsr bumper damaged

osf shock absorber leaking

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle underbody

suspension bushes split & peished

Fail 23 Aug 2011 73,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

brake fluid level low

dents & scratches to various body panels

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn very unevenly & low on OSF

kerb damage to alloy rims

nsr bumper damaged

osf shock absorber leaking

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to various sections of vehicle underbody

suspension bushes split & peished

Pass 11 Sep 2010 64,498 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2010 64,498 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Sep 2009 55,661 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 4 Oct 2008 46,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

stone chip in screen , minor dents/scratches to various body panels , rear number plate light not fully secure , front brake discs worn/lipped , kerb damage to alloy rims , both rear tyres cracking

Pass 4 Oct 2008 46,569 miles

stone chip in screen , minor dents/scratches to various body panels , rear number plate light not fully secure , front brake discs worn/lipped , kerb damage to alloy rims , both rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Oct 2007 38,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2006 28,988 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 YKX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YKX, 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 YKX registered?

FL53 YKX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FL53 YKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 YKX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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