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FP53 PYY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

23,238 mi
Last recorded23,238 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 PYY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 23,238 miles

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

Suspension components corroded Front & Rear

Pass 17 Feb 2025 21,951 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 21,951 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 21,720 miles

Front Anti roll bar bushes cracking both sides of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has underside corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2024 21,720 miles

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

Front Anti roll bar bushes cracking both sides of vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle has underside corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2023 21,364 miles

Front Anti roll bar bushes cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Vehicle has general corrosion underside body/suspension

Pass 18 Aug 2022 21,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 20,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2020 19,307 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion underneath

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 16 Aug 2019 18,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 14 Aug 2019 18,794 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all suspension components corroded heavily in places

metal brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 30 Jul 2018 18,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))

both front anti roll bar linkage bushes perrished

Pass 2 Aug 2017 17,967 miles

airbag light does not illuminate

all suspension components corroded

general corrosion underneath

metal brake pipes corroded in places

rear tyres worn

Pass 8 Aug 2016 17,906 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

general corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 17,733 miles

disabled converted vehicle

front brake discs surface corrosion

general corrosion underneath

Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,443 miles

after speaking to vosa professionally converted for disabled use so air bag not required on steering wheel

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 9 Sep 2013 17,442 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2012 17,336 miles

airbag light is on

front discs corroded

front tyres worn on shoulders

no rear seats fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2010 14,551 miles

both front tyres low on tread

front discs poor on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2010 14,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low on tread

front discs poor on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,946 miles

airbag light is on

both front antiroll bars links all bushes poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2008 10,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,237 miles

only able to test one rear seat belt as dibability conversion

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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FP53 PYY 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 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 FP53 PYY, 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 FP53 PYY registered?

FP53 PYY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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