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HG53 FJZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,341 mi
Last recorded102,341 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 FJZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,341 miles

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

both front drop link bushes are deterioating

exhaust is corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 102,340 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

both front drop link bushes are deterioating

exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2019 98,359 miles

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

brake pedal vibrates at final braking effort, possible abs problem

Fail 28 Oct 2019 98,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

brake pedal vibrates at final braking effort, possible abs problem

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,117 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 89,117 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both beam image just visable (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,655 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both patterns on limit (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,893 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 69,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 69,243 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 69,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,512 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,281 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,671 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, All tyres aged and cracked, Tracking check.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,613 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 17,732 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 14,698 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 12,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 12,614 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 FJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJZ, 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 FJZ registered?

HG53 FJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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