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AY53 HNZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

100,428 mi
Last recorded100,428 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HNZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 100,428 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 /- 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 100,428 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 /- 6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 93,206 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 93,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 87,180 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 86,844 miles

3rd stop lamp inop

engine oil leaking filler area

front arb links worn perished

headlamp covers opaque

lower swivel boots perished

n/s/r tyre perished

rear inner sills corroded

rear springs corroded

rear susp subframe corroded

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 2 Oct 2023 86,844 miles

3rd stop lamp inop

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

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

engine oil leaking filler area

front arb links worn perished

headlamp covers opaque

lower swivel boots perished

n/s/r tyre perished

rear inner sills corroded

rear springs corroded

rear susp subframe corroded

rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 5 Oct 2022 86,503 miles

front arb links perished

front flexi brake pipes perished

front susp lower swivel boots perished

n/s/f coil spring corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

rear inner chassis and inner sills corroded

rear susp subframe corroded / bushes perished

wipers worn

Pass 8 Sep 2021 85,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 84,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 79,728 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 73,354 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,679 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 62,418 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,073 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,254 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 49,786 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,381 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 40,835 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

Fail 27 Sep 2011 40,835 miles

Front tyres worn on shoulders.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,795 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 30,599 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 25,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 25,840 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 21,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 17,477 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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AY53 HNZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 AY53 HNZ, 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 AY53 HNZ registered?

AY53 HNZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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