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FV53 SJX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,209 mi
Last recorded69,209 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 SJX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,209 miles

all suspension components slightly corroded

all tyres perished/cracking

both headlight lenses tainted/deteriorated

both headlight patterns slightly deteriorated

front anti roll bar linkage bushes cracking/deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 67,506 miles

all tyre treads cracking

both front antiroll bar bushes cracking

both headlamp lens tarnished

underside sills corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,487 miles

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

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

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

all suspension components generally corroded

both headlight lenses slightly tainted/deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

some general under body corrosion

Fail 28 Aug 2018 65,485 miles

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

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

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

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

all suspension components generally corroded

both headlight lenses slightly tainted/deteriorated

exhaust slightly corroded

front discs corroded

some general under body corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2017 60,768 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 60,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 57,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

headlamp lens tarnished

rear heat shielding loose

washer bottle top missing

Fail 22 Aug 2016 57,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

headlamp lens tarnished

rear heat shielding loose

washer bottle top missing

Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,407 miles

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

both headlamp lens tarnished

general corrosion to metal brake pipes

underbody corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 50,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 46,801 miles

both headlamp lens tarnished

front antiroll bar rubber bushes perishing

rear no plate figures fading

Pass 3 Sep 2012 43,605 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 43,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,203 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 37,094 miles

both front brake discs edges corroded but seviceable

Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,072 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 69,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 31,349 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,678 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 22,396 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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FV53 SJX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV53 SJX, 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 FV53 SJX registered?

FV53 SJX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is FV53 SJX safe to buy?

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