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HG53 RKX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,089 mi
Last recorded160,089 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 RKX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 160,089 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 149,983 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 149,983 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill by rear arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 144,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 136,189 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2019 136,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 127,728 miles

Nearside side repeater cover missing

slight damage on front end

Pass 6 Nov 2017 120,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle has body damage all around the vehicle .

Fail 3 Nov 2017 120,451 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper loose insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

vehicle has body damage all around the vehicle .

Pass 3 Nov 2016 112,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front road wheel slightly buckled

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 107,454 miles

Centre car has been in front end crash

Fail 27 Oct 2015 107,438 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre car has been in front end crash

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 96,083 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper insercure

Fail 24 Oct 2014 96,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper insercure

Fail 4 Nov 2013 81,004 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished in sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,582 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front wiper blades torn on ends

Pass 11 Nov 2009 53,565 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 43,517 miles

xenon style headlight bulbs fiited

Pass 20 Nov 2007 36,194 miles

Nearside Front 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 30,662 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 RKX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RKX, 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 RKX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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