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FY53 RYB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,905 mi
Last recorded136,905 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 RYB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 136,905 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 136,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam patter. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front, all bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underside corrosion.

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 128,759 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2024 128,759 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp mounting brackets broken off, cable tied in place (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Cable tied in place (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 10 Aug 2023 123,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 10 Aug 2023 123,156 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Temp repair cable tied in place (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,299 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 112,959 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 110,294 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 107,399 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 104,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 104,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 94,395 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear brake needs ajust or repair

Pass 6 Aug 2016 96,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 91,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,448 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 88,448 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 81,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamps misting

both rear tyres heavily perished

Fail 17 Oct 2013 81,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front headlamps misting

both rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 20 Oct 2012 67,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 54,398 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 48,154 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 29,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,630 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 24 Sep 2008 19,452 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 16,386 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,425 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 RYB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FY53 RYB, 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 FY53 RYB registered?

FY53 RYB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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