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FL53 YLA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

119,457 mi
Last recorded119,457 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YLA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 119,457 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

car is underseal

Pass 8 Aug 2025 115,694 miles

body under covered in underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2024 108,306 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 106,287 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 102,670 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 100,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 99,813 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 99,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,583 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 90,823 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 84,534 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and nearside rear has nail

Pass 17 May 2016 81,163 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,534 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,982 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,475 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 39,613 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 39,613 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 31,834 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 23,907 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 15,671 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 15,671 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 5,931 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,310 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 4,625 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 3,934 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 YLA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 YLA, 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 YLA registered?

FL53 YLA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is FL53 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 YLA shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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