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FY53 RYX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

140,082 mi
Last recorded140,082 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 RYX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2024 140,082 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

head lamp lenses are going opaque

surface corrosion all over rear suspension components and surrounding areas

Pass 20 Feb 2023 134,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion all underneath of the rear of the vehicle

Fail 20 Feb 2023 134,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached drop link insecure broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion all underneath of the rear of the vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2022 130,315 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust middle and back box joint corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,913 miles

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

Rear Axle corroded

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

Rear Inner both sill

Pass 14 Jan 2020 122,670 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner both sill corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 122,670 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner both sill corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 118,547 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 113,554 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 109,500 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,975 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 104,975 miles

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

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

Front wipers

Pass 27 Jan 2015 100,804 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 100,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 94,453 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 94,453 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 81,879 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 73,302 miles

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

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

both front brake discs becoming thin

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,019 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 53,404 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 45,733 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 35,191 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 RYX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 RYX, 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

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What year was FY53 RYX registered?

FY53 RYX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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