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FY53 MDE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

219,348 mi
Last recorded219,348 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 MDE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 219,348 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted-o/s/f inner rack arm slight play-fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2021 219,346 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted-o/s/f inner rack arm slight play-fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 212,955 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 191,742 miles

covers fitted-fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2018 167,542 miles

rear springs corroded- inner sills corroded-fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 149,274 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside- nearside inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 148,097 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 124,860 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Feb 2016 124,860 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2015 101,719 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 101,719 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,003 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,003 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,502 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 19,760 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 18,879 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 17,478 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,404 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,237 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,993 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 MDE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDE, 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 MDE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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