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HG53 LDO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,718 mi
Last recorded34,718 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 LDO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 34,718 miles

Boot full obscuring some prescribed areas

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Unable to test nearside & central rear seat belts due to load on seats

Pass 11 Nov 2024 33,554 miles

Damage to front and rear bumpers.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 33,554 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Damage to front and rear bumpers.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 30,915 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 29,883 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 29,191 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 28,595 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 28,094 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 27,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 9 Oct 2018 27,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2017 27,519 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 26,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 24,751 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 24,751 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 22,667 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 20,911 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 19,306 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 17,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 15,063 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 4 Oct 2010 15,063 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OIL LEAK

Pass 15 Sep 2009 12,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 10,713 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 7,255 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 LDO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG53 LDO registered?

HG53 LDO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is HG53 LDO safe to buy?

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