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FL53 YLM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,619 mi
Last recorded111,619 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YLM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,619 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 111,009 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,590 miles

Coil spring corroded

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

Handbrake weak

Pass 19 Dec 2020 98,944 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 96,641 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 93,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 93,633 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 92,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,747 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 87,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,734 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 77,903 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2014 73,102 miles

both headlamp lenses faded

brake fluid low

brake hoses perished & cracking

exhaust system corroded

offside beam image slightly blurred

slight smear from front wipers

suspension bushes cracking & unbonded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 69,173 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,211 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 59,211 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,304 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 40,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,450 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 41,439 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,734 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 14,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2007 10,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,002 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 YLM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLM, 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 YLM registered?

FL53 YLM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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