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KJ53 FFB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,107 mi
Last recorded25,107 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 FFB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 25,107 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mount bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inoperative. Outside of fail criteria

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 25,075 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mount bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light inoperative. Outside of fail criteria

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,700 miles

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Exhaust emissions requirements only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

None obligatory reverse light inoperative

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 23,700 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust centre box outer skin corroded

Exhaust emissions requirements only just met

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to vehicle underbody / suspension components

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

None obligatory reverse light inoperative

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 22,743 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 22,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 21,560 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and near side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 20,785 miles

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

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

all tyres poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2020 19,742 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 18,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 17,748 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 16,173 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,773 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,619 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 13,619 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 12,492 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 11,211 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 9,947 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,638 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 7,293 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 6,093 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 5,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 3,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 2,637 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 FFB 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 83.3%.

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 FFB, 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 FFB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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