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CE53 HGD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

150,776 mi
Last recorded150,776 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 HGD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 150,776 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 150,776 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 148,224 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 148,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 143,527 miles

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

Fuel filler neck corroded and damp - May have a seep of fuel at times

Headlight levelling device removed

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some engine smoke when cold and idles poorly

Fail 14 Mar 2023 143,524 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel filler neck corroded and damp - May have a seep of fuel at times

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Around rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some engine smoke when cold and idles poorly

Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,084 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Also cracked around bolts (0.1 (b))

Fuel filler pipe appears damp with fuel - May have a seep when filling or fuel tank is full

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 128,083 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel filler pipe appears damp with fuel - May have a seep when filling or fuel tank is full

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 116,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 116,612 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 98,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 98,584 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,193 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 83,559 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 78,378 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 76,957 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 76,957 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 71,653 miles

Nearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 67,224 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,041 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 54,938 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,938 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 54,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,525 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,414 miles

front brake discs rusty on inside face

rear road springs signs of rust

Fail 28 Aug 2009 37,412 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs rusty on inside face

rear road springs signs of rust

Pass 22 Aug 2008 32,693 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT DISCS RUSTY ON INSIDE FACE

N/S & O/S REAR AXLE BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF SEPERATING

N/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT

TOP OF N/S REAR ROAD SPRING RUSTY

Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,021 miles

N/S & O/S FRONT ROLL BAR DROP LINK BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

OUTSIDE EDGE OF INNER FACE OF N/S & O/S FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

REAR AXLE BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF SEPERATING

Pass 11 Aug 2006 21,064 miles

FRONT ROLL BAR BUSHES CRACKING †REAR AXLE BUSHES SIGNS OF CRACKING †

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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CE53 HGD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 CE53 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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CE53 HGD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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