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FY53 VBK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

85,357 mi
Last recorded85,357 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VBK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 85,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 76,361 miles

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

inner/outer sills corroding

offside headlight lens deteriorated

rear tyres cracking

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 10 Jun 2024 74,539 miles

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

headlight lens slightly deteriorated

underbody corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Fail 6 Jun 2024 74,537 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

headlight lens slightly deteriorated

underbody corroded

various brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

Pass 2 Jun 2023 72,128 miles

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

front brake pipes corroding/greased

underbody/inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2022 69,199 miles

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

front struts, lower spring cups corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2022 69,195 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

front struts, lower spring cups corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,903 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside headlight lens slightly cloudy

underbody corroded

various suspension bushes perishing/cracked

Fail 1 Jun 2021 66,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

offside headlight lens slightly cloudy

underbody corroded

various suspension bushes perishing/cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2020 65,200 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perishing/nail in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

underbody corroding

Fail 27 May 2020 65,200 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

nearside rear tyre perishing/nail in tread

offside rear tyre perishing

underbody corroding

Pass 20 May 2019 63,582 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 62,737 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 61,061 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,759 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,546 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 50,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,085 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,611 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 21 Oct 2009 36,202 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,023 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 24,832 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,845 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 VBK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

FY53 VBK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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