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FY53 OAJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,219 mi
Last recorded94,219 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 OAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 94,219 miles

Rear both rear inner cills slight corrosion at jacking points

Pass 18 Feb 2020 92,542 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 84,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 79,286 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,617 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,595 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 67,398 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 67,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,839 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 39,833 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 39,833 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,319 miles

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 29 Mar 2012 34,319 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,817 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 17,957 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,899 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 16,129 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 14,203 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 OAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OAJ, 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 FY53 OAJ?

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What year was FY53 OAJ registered?

FY53 OAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 OAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 OAJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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