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HD53 EWJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,716 mi
Last recorded69,716 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 EWJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 69,716 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 69,001 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 68,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is perished close to excess

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

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2020 67,584 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 67,580 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 67,122 miles

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

Front both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Oct 2019 67,114 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Oct 2018 66,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged outer side wall close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 65,401 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 12 Nov 2016 64,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 63,676 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 63,598 miles

nearside headlight loose

Pass 16 Sep 2013 50,061 miles

all four tyres perished

damage to offside rear tyre tread

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,327 miles

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

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

both o/s tyres cracked & perished

Fail 26 Sep 2011 45,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front anti roll bar link bushes show signs of wear

offside door mirror damaged

tyres worn unevenly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 45,110 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes show signs of wear

offside door mirror damaged

tyres worn unevenly

Fail 20 Sep 2010 41,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 41,366 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,602 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 36,601 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,492 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,236 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 EWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HD53 EWJ, 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 HD53 EWJ registered?

HD53 EWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is HD53 EWJ safe to buy?

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