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DE53 HCU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,575 mi
Last recorded71,575 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HCU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 71,575 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 54,107 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 54,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 51,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 51,125 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 51,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,919 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 50,919 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,631 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 49,631 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,785 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,914 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,223 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,273 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 40,008 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 37,673 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 35,014 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,633 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 30,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 27,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,253 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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DE53 HCU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE53 HCU, 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 DE53 HCU registered?

DE53 HCU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DE53 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 HCU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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