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HG03 NHK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,817 mi
Last recorded144,817 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 NHK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 144,817 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlight bracket damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2021 144,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlight bracket damaged

Offside Front Lower ball joint locking device missing

Pass 18 Aug 2020 136,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2020 136,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated

Pass 7 Aug 2019 122,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubber, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 122,990 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust mounting rubber, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 109,290 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 95,402 miles

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

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)

engine light on

Pass 20 Aug 2016 89,848 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall perished.

Pass 13 May 2015 78,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 May 2014 70,258 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 63,029 miles

nearside front tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 56,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 53,063 miles

Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

Both rear axle bushes slightly perished

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,843 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 44,415 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 44,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,111 miles

both front tyres worn between 2-3mm

Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,955 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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HG03 NHK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG03 NHK, 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 HG03 NHK registered?

HG03 NHK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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