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H491 ERK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

59,531 mi
Last recorded59,531 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 ERK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,531 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread but not through to cords

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and badly cracking but not through to cords

Fail 17 Mar 2026 59,528 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres cracking in tread but not through to cords

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and badly cracking but not through to cords

Pass 17 Mar 2025 57,464 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 54,535 miles

offside rear tyre perishing

Front anti roll bar link arm bushes perishing and splitting

Very weak head lamp beam pattern

Very weak head lamp beam pattern

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 51,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 51,834 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam pattern either headlight (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 54,809 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 47,559 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 43,534 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,841 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 34,685 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,963 miles

Handbrake Has travel Front Tyres Worn Edges

Rear Tyres Cracking Front Link Arms Bushes Perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 26,885 miles

all 4 tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2014 22,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 22,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 19,586 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 14,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,889 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 11,889 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 10,603 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 8,890 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,464 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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H491 ERK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H491 ERK, 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 H491 ERK registered?

H491 ERK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 April 2003.

Is H491 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H491 ERK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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