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HF53 LZA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

30,210 mi
Last recorded30,210 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 LZA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 30,210 miles

General underside surface corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 28,861 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres deteriorating due to uv light (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface corrosion underneath

headlights deteriorating due to uv light

Fail 8 Aug 2025 28,861 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres deteriorating due to uv light (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general surface corrosion underneath

headlights deteriorating due to uv light

Pass 14 Aug 2024 28,337 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface rust on underneath components

Fail 31 Jul 2024

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general surface rust on underneath components

instrument cluster not illuminated

Pass 26 Jul 2023 28,070 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlight glass deteriorating from uv light

Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,936 miles

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

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

headlights deteriorating from uv light

light screen scratching

Fail 27 Jul 2022 27,936 miles

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

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

headlights deteriorating from uv light

light screen scratching

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 27,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 27,808 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 27,581 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps glass deterioration both sides

Fail 13 Aug 2020 27,581 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front headlamps glass deterioration both sides

Pass 9 May 2019 27,299 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 26,869 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 26,696 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriating on side walls

Fail 4 May 2017 26,696 miles

Front brake pads getting low

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres deteriating on side walls

Pass 4 May 2016 26,391 miles

Rear both cracking-tread/sidewall

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2016 26,391 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear both cracking-tread/sidewall

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,727 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking sidewall/tread

Pass 2 May 2014 24,851 miles

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

n/s/r lamp has water insde

o/s/r tyre cracking on outside wall

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 24,174 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre slight cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking between sidewall/tread

Pass 1 May 2012 23,904 miles

both front brake pads getting low

strange feel to steering operation ?

Pass 5 May 2011 23,316 miles

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 5 May 2011 23,316 miles

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

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

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 4 May 2010 22,480 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 7 May 2009 21,301 miles

Both front drop links rubbers worn

High park brake lever travel

Pass 6 May 2008 20,760 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 20,098 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,952 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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HF53 LZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HF53 LZA, 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 HF53 LZA registered?

HF53 LZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is HF53 LZA safe to buy?

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