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HG53 FCC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,884 mi
Last recorded98,884 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FCC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 94,237 miles

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

handbrake travel very long

headlights lenses tarnished and images very poor

Pass 20 Oct 2021 85,558 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 85,535 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 82,706 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 82,706 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 79,861 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 79,854 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 76,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 74,320 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 74,320 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,985 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 71,976 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 56,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 56,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 49,181 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,378 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 48,370 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,456 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 40,369 miles

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Aug 2011 40,369 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished

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

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

Offside front tyre worn to 2mm & cut on tread

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 28,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 22,791 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 16,951 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,505 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 FCC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FCC, 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 FCC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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