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FN53 JYD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,066 mi
Last recorded134,066 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 JYD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 134,066 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 134,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 127,792 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 127,140 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 116,437 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,272 miles

complete underside of vehicle under sealed

Pass 5 Mar 2020 97,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,274 miles

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

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

corrosion on fuel fill pipes

corrosion on o/s front inner wing

Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,341 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 82,347 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion formed on various front and rear suspension, brake and steering components

Fail 29 Mar 2017 82,346 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion formed on various front and rear suspension, brake and steering components

Pass 15 Mar 2016 75,300 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fuel filler pipe corroding.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 75,300 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished.

Fuel filler pipe corroding.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 70,043 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel filler pipes corroding.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Slight corrosion on various front and rear suspension/steering /braking components.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 60,734 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 54,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,071 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Sep 2011 49,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,430 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 32,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 28,449 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,894 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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FN53 JYD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 FN53 JYD, 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 FN53 JYD registered?

FN53 JYD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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