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FN53 FHX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,734 mi
Last recorded48,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 FHX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,734 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 48,734 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 47,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 47,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head light deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective head light deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damaged/cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 45,484 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 45,479 miles

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,682 miles

ear subframe corrosion starting

front subframe corrosion starting

n/s & o/s inner sills corrosion starting

Pass 1 Jul 2016 41,160 miles

metal object in tread of n/s front tyre.

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

metal object in tread of n/s front tyre.

Fail 22 Jun 2015 39,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jun 2015 39,822 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear heat shield loose

Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Mar 2013 34,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,735 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded but not blowing

front brake discs badly corroded

n/s handbrake recording low effort but does lock

Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,638 miles

All head rests have been removed

Both front brake discs corroded

Both headlights lenses starting to cloud but not effecting beam pattern

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly not enough to effect brake performance

Offside rear tyre seems low on pressure

Rear bumper damaged on nearside corner

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,038 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,718 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 22,720 miles

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

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

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

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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FN53 FHX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FN53 FHX, 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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FN53 FHX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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