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FP53 UYJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

31,317 mi
Last recorded31,317 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 31,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 31,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 30,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 30,343 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 29,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 29,639 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,277 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 28,749 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 28,142 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 28,142 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 27,084 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 27,084 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 25,902 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 24,611 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,948 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2013 23,192 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 21,570 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,865 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 18,061 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,254 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 14,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 12,649 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 11,275 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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FP53 UYJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 UYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP53 UYJ?

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What year was FP53 UYJ registered?

FP53 UYJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is FP53 UYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 UYJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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