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KJ53 FDY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

90,523 mi
Last recorded90,523 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 FDY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 90,523 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 90,523 miles

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

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,074 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel long

Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

handbrake travel long

Pass 13 Oct 2022 85,908 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts shocks have movement in shock body (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake lever has long travel

Fail 12 Oct 2022 85,908 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both fronts shocks have movement in shock body (5.3.2 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Hand brake lever has long travel

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 83,189 miles

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

Handbrake long

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,045 miles

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

Front Both front shock/struts have slight play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 81,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Both front shock/struts have slight play

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,125 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 77,122 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn lower than n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,874 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 67,835 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear & n/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 67,829 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear & n/s/front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 62,857 miles

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

both front tyres showing slight wear on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,151 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 53,562 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 47,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 May 2013 47,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,566 miles

both rear tyres getting low on outer edge in places

Pass 8 Jan 2011 35,222 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 29,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 22,791 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 22,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

parking brake long

Pass 13 Dec 2007 16,623 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 10,394 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 FDY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FDY, 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 KJ53 FDY registered?

KJ53 FDY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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