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FY53 JWA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,535 mi
Last recorded82,535 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 JWA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 82,535 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath

Fail 27 Nov 2025 82,532 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion underneath

Pass 16 Nov 2024 77,242 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, other components general corrosion also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 77,242 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, other components general corrosion also (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

underneath generally rusty

Pass 30 Nov 2022 68,983 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,638 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively to high (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 56,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Fail 23 Nov 2020 56,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Surface corrosion under vehicle.

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned Both Sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 51,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,899 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 47,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 46,277 miles

Central Rear Brake light disconnected

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

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

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

Offside Front Slight brake bind

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,510 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Fail 22 Sep 2016 43,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2015 41,836 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,530 miles

both headlamp patterns poor

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 32,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 29,858 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 27,337 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2009 23,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,413 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 15,559 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 12,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 12,031 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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FY53 JWA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY53 JWA, 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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FY53 JWA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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