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HG53 RMU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,657 mi
Last recorded88,657 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 RMU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 88,657 miles

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 17 Jul 2024 88,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 13 Jun 2023 86,932 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 86,475 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 84,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 81,274 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 81,267 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested FAST IDLE SPEED UNOBTAINABLE (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 81,257 miles

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

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

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))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear high level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,459 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 79,386 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,062 miles

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

Nearside rear bodywork damage

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 67,812 miles

Centre stop light not working

Damage to nearside front wheel

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,812 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre stop light not working

Damage to nearside front wheel

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,218 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,107 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,107 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 51,301 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 51,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,389 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 43,840 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 35,314 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 26,047 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 RMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RMU, 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 RMU registered?

HG53 RMU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is HG53 RMU safe to buy?

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