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FE53 HGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,103 mi
Last recorded89,103 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 89,103 miles

Nearside door fouling wing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 89,097 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside door fouling wing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 86,160 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,160 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 May 2015 80,326 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 73,031 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 73,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 66,185 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 66,184 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 56,720 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 56,718 miles

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

imballance in front brake

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,699 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,153 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,913 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,307 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,059 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,177 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 HGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HGU, 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 FE53 HGU registered?

FE53 HGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is FE53 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 HGU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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