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FN53 VRV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 VRV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 97,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 90,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel filler area inside wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch area corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch area corroded

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear axle mount areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 81,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 75,080 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner - outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 74,648 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 73,943 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2019 73,943 miles

Fuel pipe damaged fuel filler neck pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,084 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 72,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 70,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 69,029 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,714 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 67,500 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 67,500 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,875 miles

hand brake excess reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,784 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 56,805 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,318 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 42,318 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 42,200 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 33,936 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 VRV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

FN53 VRV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is FN53 VRV safe to buy?

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