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AV53 HGD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,035 mi
Last recorded100,035 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 HGD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 100,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s + o\s lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s +o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s +o\s rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 100,035 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n\s + o\s lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s +o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s +o\s rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 97,007 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 94,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 94,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n\s + o\s perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n\s + o\s inner sills rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 92,274 miles

park brake long travel

Pass 13 May 2022 90,156 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING THIN AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills and chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 88,437 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - 11 YEARS OLD - WORN THIN AND PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - 14 YEARS OLD - HAS WORN UNEVENLY - FLAT SPOT AND SIDE WALLS PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - 14 YEARS OLD AND SIDE WALLS HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 88,437 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - 11 YEARS OLD - WORN THIN AND PERISHED ON EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - 14 YEARS OLD - HAS WORN UNEVENLY - FLAT SPOT AND SIDE WALLS PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - 14 YEARS OLD AND SIDE WALLS HEAVILY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 86,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes to hubs (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edges and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 85,211 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 85,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 83,471 miles

Rear Registration plate damaged

Fail 17 May 2018 83,471 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate damaged

Pass 3 May 2017 80,773 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 72,800 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 72,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 63,946 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 55,750 miles

front pads

Pass 14 May 2013 55,256 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 54,487 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 54,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,352 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 50,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 47,718 miles

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 May 2008 44,456 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 43,146 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 43,146 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 34,994 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,994 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AV53 HGD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AV53 HGD, 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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AV53 HGD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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