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HG53 EKN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,024 mi
Last recorded86,024 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 EKN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 86,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 79,044 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle all over general corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2022 69,829 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 61,096 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 61,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint with rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 60,266 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 60,264 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 59,727 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,682 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 10 Apr 2017 58,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,267 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Apr 2015 57,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,125 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 56,149 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,303 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 bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 53,524 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 53,523 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,468 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,968 miles

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

Nail in edge of tread nearside front tyre

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

Pass 6 May 2009 37,769 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 31,992 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 28,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,847 miles

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

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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HG53 EKN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG53 EKN, 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 HG53 EKN registered?

HG53 EKN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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