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FY53 VNH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

85,785 mi
Last recorded85,785 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 VNH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 85,785 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 85,785 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 85,043 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Suspension component mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sills have signs of corrosion on them general under body corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,043 miles

Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

sills have signs of corrosion on them general under body corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2023 84,797 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 84,024 miles

under body & suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,250 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 79,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Wiper blade smearing

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Offside & nearside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2020 73,434 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2019 68,158 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 68,158 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 62,014 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 62,014 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,136 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,627 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 52,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,991 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,134 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 35,962 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 32,412 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,676 miles

both front tyres outer edges wearing thin

Pass 1 Oct 2010 26,861 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 22,664 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 20,444 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,670 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,944 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 VNH 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 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

FY53 VNH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is FY53 VNH safe to buy?

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