CarVerify

Free Car Check

AU53 HZK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,102 mi
Last recorded120,102 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 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 £12.99

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

RegistrationAU53 HZK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Nov 2024 120,094 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body cover with under seal

Pass 5 Apr 2023 120,083 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 120,083 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 118,681 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 118,648 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 113,581 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside front shock absorber and spring cup corroded.

Upper centre brake light not working.

Pass 28 May 2020 109,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 103,383 miles

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

rear chassis corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 95,383 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 95,333 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 87,557 miles

Nearside rear tyre @3mm of tread and cracking in sidewall and tread (175/65/14)

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge (175/65/14)

Fail 23 May 2017 87,467 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear tyre @3mm of tread and cracking in sidewall and tread (175/65/14)

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge (175/65/14)

Pass 23 May 2016 80,692 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 73,288 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 May 2014 66,586 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 61,543 miles

squeak from nearside front brake

Pass 22 May 2012 56,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,283 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 12 May 2010 47,318 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 47,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 44,141 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 40,589 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 28,000 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 20,049 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 20,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

AU53 HZK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU53 HZK, 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 AU53 HZK?

You can check the full history of AU53 HZK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AU53 HZK registered?

AU53 HZK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AU53 HZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 HZK shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AU53 HZK 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 AU53 HZK. 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.