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HD53 ELH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

99,933 mi
Last recorded99,933 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 ELH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 99,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 99,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,911 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Long handbrake lever travel

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 4 Nov 2019 91,875 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,442 miles

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

slight perishing on both front brake flexies

Fail 9 Nov 2018 87,442 miles

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

slight perishing on both front brake flexies

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 82,403 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and nail in it

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

both front wiper blades split

fuel flap not closing

Fail 24 Nov 2017 82,403 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished and nail in it

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

both front wiper blades split

fuel flap not closing

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,777 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 75,777 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 68,535 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 68,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,198 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 59,196 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 58,493 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,493 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,329 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

Pass 6 Dec 2011 53,411 miles

slight blow from exhaust joint

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,996 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,653 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,705 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 32,962 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 32,962 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 27,081 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,005 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low

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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HD53 ELH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HD53 ELH, 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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HD53 ELH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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