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CN53 HRM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,876 mi
Last recorded132,876 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 HRM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 130,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,064 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 120,870 miles

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Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

both front lower suspension arm ball joints boots perished

centre and rear exhaust corroded

corrosion in rear chassis and rear inner sills

parking brake has little reserve travel left in operation

slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 18 Nov 2022 120,870 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

both front anti roll bar links bushes perished

both front lower suspension arm ball joints boots perished

centre and rear exhaust corroded

corrosion in rear chassis and rear inner sills

parking brake has little reserve travel left in operation

slight noise from nearside rear wheel when rotated

Pass 23 Nov 2021 115,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 111,168 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 105,149 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 105,149 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 99,178 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing completely missing but not effecting operation of seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 99,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing completely missing but not effecting operation of seatbelt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,393 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 92,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 86,949 miles

Headlamp beam images poor

Pass 6 Mar 2015 83,282 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing low

Fail 4 Mar 2015 83,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres wearing low

o/s/rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake bind

Pass 6 Mar 2014 76,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,638 miles

passenger seat belt buckle damaged

wipers poor

Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

passenger seat belt buckle damaged

wipers poor

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,802 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Mar 2010 38,433 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,371 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,153 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 9,101 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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CN53 HRM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,298cc 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 CN53 HRM, 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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CN53 HRM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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