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AY53 HRG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,226 mi
Last recorded96,226 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 HRG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 96,226 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2025 96,226 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 95,785 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 92,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,050 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 89,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 84,925 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 84,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 82,216 miles

head lights starting to glaze over

Pass 23 Nov 2019 77,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 70,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 65,011 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 58,192 miles

the driver

Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,920 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2015 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,699 miles

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

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

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

both headlamp lenses tarnished

offside front wiper blade smearing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,059 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 38,059 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 31,225 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 27,171 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 27,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2010 22,586 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 22,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,369 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 12,543 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 8,367 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 HRG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 AY53 HRG, 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

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What year was AY53 HRG registered?

AY53 HRG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AY53 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 HRG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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