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HG53 NDU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

94,014 mi
Last recorded94,014 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 NDU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 94,014 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2025 94,014 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2024 75,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2024 75,000 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 65,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022

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

Nearside side repeater cover missing

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

both head lamps deteriorating

Fail 16 Sep 2022

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre badly perished and wearing on edges

Nearside side repeater cover missing

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

both head lamps deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2021 54,794 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

bonnet hard to open

intermit on electrical problem with dashboard

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 10 Sep 2021 54,794 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

all suspension parts corroded

bonnet hard to open

intermit on electrical problem with dashboard

slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2020

exhaust detiorating

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2019

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,852 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 30,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 25,815 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small cut nearside front tyre sidewall but cords not visible

Pass 22 Apr 2016 23,945 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 23,945 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 22,616 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 20,548 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 13,534 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 11,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,310 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 7,928 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 6,501 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 5,064 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 5,064 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 NDU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 NDU, 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 NDU registered?

HG53 NDU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is HG53 NDU safe to buy?

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