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FL53 YZA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 YZA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 96,248 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear axle is corroded

front bumper loose n/s/f corner

rear seats removed prior test

Pass 20 Nov 2023 95,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box pipe to centre sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive very small engine oil weep/leak from behind gearbox casing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats and osf. ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam and mounting areas. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle beam bushes slightly splitting and slightly perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing nsr, osr, csr, osf. ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,417 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 1 Dec 2022 85,417 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,544 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 62,543 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,868 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 59,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,581 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 59,072 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,484 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 57,147 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 55,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 54,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,051 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 53,430 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 50,443 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,443 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 47,374 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,600 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,600 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 38,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 29,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 24,020 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 YZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 YZA, 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 YZA registered?

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

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