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HG03 ZCV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,614 mi
Last recorded82,614 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 ZCV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,614 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 82,614 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 77,086 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 77,086 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and excessively worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 69,456 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 69,451 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,989 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,190 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image or light output.

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image or light output.

rear screen wiper blade split

Fail 24 Jun 2016 57,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

centre rear exhaust deteriorated

engine management warning lamp illuminated on dashboard display

nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image or light output.

nearside rear tyre heavily perished

offside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image or light output.

rear screen wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jun 2015 49,442 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not affecting light output or beam image

nearside rear tyre over 10 years old and heavily perished

offside front headlamp lens deteriorated but not affecting light output or beam image

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 46,465 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated

nearside rear tyre perished and over 10 years old

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2013 41,090 miles

nearside rear tyre 10 years old and perished

rear screen wiper missing blade rubber

Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,090 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 10 years old and perished

rear screen wiper missing blade rubber

Fail 6 Jun 2012 35,742 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note condition of o/s rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2012 35,742 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

note condition of o/s rear tyre

Pass 31 May 2011 29,286 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 19,126 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 14,254 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 11,289 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 11,289 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 8,984 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,843 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 ZCV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HG03 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

HG03 ZCV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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