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FE53 HBL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

202,430 mi
Last recorded202,430 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HBL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 202,430 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 202,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 195,533 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 189,876 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 183,594 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 183,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 176,904 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 176,898 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 171,957 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - at uncovered ends (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 171,955 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - lens dull (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides - at uncovered ends (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 170,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 151,680 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 130,495 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 130,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 107,051 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 82,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,682 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 51,523 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 51,523 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 34,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,671 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 18,537 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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FE53 HBL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FE53 HBL, 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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FE53 HBL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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