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KJ53 FDG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

155,926 mi
Last recorded155,926 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 FDG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 155,926 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Ns and Os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 147,009 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 147,006 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2022 141,935 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 141,933 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 136,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 135,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 132,136 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 132,135 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,493 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 126,492 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (misting on lamps) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification Not split pinned (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe Not split pinned (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 121,096 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Fail 18 Aug 2017 121,090 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads and discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre perished / cracking

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn smooth

Pass 20 Aug 2016 115,114 miles

Both front tyres 0mm on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 115,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyres 0mm on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 110,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm centre to outer of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe before and after hose (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust centre box corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2014 104,167 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 104,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 99,402 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 92,772 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 88,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,950 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 69,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,987 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 46,525 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 13 Oct 2006 27,805 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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KJ53 FDG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KJ53 FDG, 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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KJ53 FDG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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