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HG53 FEP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,887 mi
Last recorded41,887 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FEP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,887 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 40,473 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 38,410 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,646 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 37,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 36,086 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both number plates starting to delaminate

damage along n/s panels

damage to o/s front wing area

Pass 13 Oct 2015 33,829 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 31,738 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

damage to n/s lower sill

damage to o/s/f wing/wheel arch area

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 8 Oct 2013 29,971 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

n/s wiper rubber split

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear number plate fading

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,191 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,720 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Oct 2010 23,032 miles

accident damage to rear & n/s outer cill

Fail 12 Oct 2010 23,030 miles

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

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

accident damage to rear & n/s outer cill

Pass 15 Oct 2009 19,494 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 16,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,250 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,232 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 13,231 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 9,470 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 9,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

damage on all corners

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 FEP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FEP, 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 FEP registered?

HG53 FEP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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