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HG53 EKT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,442 mi
Last recorded115,442 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 115,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside door/wheel arch damged

parking brake reserve travel high

Pass 1 May 2018 106,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 May 2018 106,555 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 100,780 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre .suspect bulge

Fail 9 May 2017 100,778 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre .suspect bulge

Pass 10 May 2016 96,649 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 96,649 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 92,238 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 92,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 May 2014 89,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 69,664 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,947 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 48,947 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 48,929 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 46,348 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 46,324 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 42,299 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 42,299 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 39,341 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 34,188 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 30,338 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 29,480 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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HG53 EKT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HG53 EKT, 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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HG53 EKT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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