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JY53 JAN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,599 mi
Last recorded103,599 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJY53 JAN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,599 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 101,830 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 101,830 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 99,758 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 99,732 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,496 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 94,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,718 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 89,718 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,938 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 83,627 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,322 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 78,322 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,306 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 72,306 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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 65,831 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 65,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,673 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 51,623 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,623 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 43,556 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 36,244 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,388 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 23,411 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,160 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 14,970 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 11,819 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 9,247 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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JY53 JAN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JY53 JAN, 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

How do I check the history of JY53 JAN?

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What year was JY53 JAN registered?

JY53 JAN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is JY53 JAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for JY53 JAN shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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