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HG53 GZM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,884 mi
Last recorded173,884 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 GZM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 173,884 miles

both rear axle bushes worn and perrished

general corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Apr 2024 169,503 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Apr 2024 169,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Feb 2023 165,686 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 165,686 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 158,499 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2021 158,499 miles

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

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 151,067 miles

both sides front tyres wearing on edges

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2020 151,067 miles

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

both sides front tyres wearing on edges

both sides rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2019 139,351 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 139,350 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 133,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate rusted

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate rusted

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

Offside Front Brake back plate rusted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 133,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate rusted

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate rusted

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

Offside Front Brake back plate rusted

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate rusted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,507 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 127,507 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted seat belt not checked

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2016 117,437 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2016 117,437 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 110,592 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 110,583 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,485 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion around rear fuel pipes

front wiper blades split

slight under body corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2013 94,823 miles

front pads worn low

Fail 15 Aug 2013 94,753 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front pads worn low

nearside front tyre under-inflated

Pass 23 Aug 2012 86,898 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 86,898 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 60,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 59,168 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre walls cut on inner and outer

o/s/f wiper split on ends

Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,705 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,833 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 GZM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GZM, 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 GZM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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