CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE53 HHT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,988 mi
Last recorded64,988 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 HHT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,988 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres 2mm outer edge

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

Fail 20 Feb 2020 64,988 miles

front tyres 2mm outer edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre perished and below 1.6mm outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2019 63,850 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre poor and walls cracking

Fail 17 Jan 2019 63,758 miles

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides misted up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre poor and walls cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2018 58,283 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 58,283 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,531 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 45,971 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing

body work marked

both front anti roll bar drop links worn and perished

damage to drivers door lock

exhaust system deteriorated

front bumper loose

under body corrosion to under body and sub frame

Fail 3 Feb 2016 45,971 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped at rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre has slight perishing

body work marked

both front anti roll bar drop links worn and perished

damage to drivers door lock

exhaust system deteriorated

front bumper loose

under body corrosion to under body and sub frame

Pass 6 Feb 2015 40,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 40,210 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 35,636 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 35,636 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 25,451 miles

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

offside wiper blade torn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 21,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2010 21,853 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,530 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 15,517 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 8,714 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE53 HHT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HHT, 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

How do I check the history of FE53 HHT?

You can check the full history of FE53 HHT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE53 HHT registered?

FE53 HHT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FE53 HHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 HHT shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE53 HHT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE53 HHT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.