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HG53 EXM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,524 mi
Last recorded76,524 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 EXM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 76,524 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Under Body Corrosion.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,856 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 65,253 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

battery loose but not enough to tip over

Fail 17 Nov 2016 60,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

battery loose but not enough to tip over

Pass 19 Nov 2015 54,866 miles

Items removed from drivers view before test

front discs worn, corroded and pitted

front position lamps different colours

Fail 14 Nov 2015 54,827 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both - bulbs not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp insecure both - brackets missing/broken (1.7.3)

Items removed from drivers view before test

front discs worn, corroded and pitted

front position lamps different colours

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 33,958 miles

oil dampness around engine and gearbox

Pass 13 Nov 2012 27,519 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 25,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 24,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,164 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 23,151 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,720 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,136 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 EXM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EXM, 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 EXM registered?

HG53 EXM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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