CarVerify

Free Car Check

KJ53 FDM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,778 mi
Last recorded150,778 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 FDM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
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

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 150,778 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 150,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 144,638 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 139,552 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear under inner side corroded to rear axle.

Pass 24 Dec 2019 121,010 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 121,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 114,912 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 105,693 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 98,792 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,424 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 83,980 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 83,980 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 77,648 miles

Front Tyres Worn Edges

Offside Rear Tyre Worn Inside Edge

Fail 28 Dec 2012 69,959 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,959 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 58,115 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 52,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 52,962 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 30 Dec 2008 43,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,500 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 36,796 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,735 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KJ53 FDM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ53 FDM, 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 KJ53 FDM?

You can check the full history of KJ53 FDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KJ53 FDM registered?

KJ53 FDM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is KJ53 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ53 FDM shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KJ53 FDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KJ53 FDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.