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AM53 HVT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,568 mi
Last recorded91,568 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HVT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 91,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,940 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 83,007 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 77,187 miles

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

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Fail 20 Jan 2023 77,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Underbody slightly corroded in places

Pass 31 Jan 2022 68,245 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 68,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 61,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody muddy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 57,413 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,044 miles

Little reserve handbrake travel

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,044 miles

Little reserve handbrake travel

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 36,903 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 21,442 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 21,008 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 19,812 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 19,811 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 18,278 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 17,592 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,519 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 15,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,136 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 11,597 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 9,214 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 19 Oct 2006 6,895 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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AM53 HVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red 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 AM53 HVT, 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 AM53 HVT registered?

AM53 HVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is AM53 HVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 HVT shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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