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FY53 YYL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,755 mi
Last recorded109,755 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 109,755 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 109,753 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both corroded excessively (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 105,886 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 105,886 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 105,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 103,699 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 102,040 miles

Corrosion on rear of inner sills.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

Pass 1 Jun 2020 100,559 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 99,011 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 94,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 89,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 83,652 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 76,708 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 68,689 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,481 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 51,718 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,939 miles

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

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

both front anti roll bar link arms rubbers split/perished

both rear tyres cracking and perished on side walls

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,994 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn.

both front drop link bushes deteriated and worn.

o/s door mirror cover loose.

small stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 26,933 miles

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

both front antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 17,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,224 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 YYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

FY53 YYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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