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HG53 TGJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,578 mi
Last recorded109,578 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 TGJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 109,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 7 Dec 2017 109,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,230 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,521 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

OSF FOG INOP DAMAGE TO REAR

Fail 5 Nov 2015 98,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated

n/s rear tyre tread worn on inner edge and starting to get low

o/s rear brake back plate wet

Pass 5 Nov 2014 85,807 miles

n/s front tyre tread worn and starting to get low

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges and close to limit

wipers starting to smear

Fail 31 Oct 2014 85,715 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s front tyre tread worn and starting to get low

o/s and n/s front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated

o/s and n/s handbrake lazy and not locking out

o/s front tyre tread worn on edges and close to limit

wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Nov 2013 76,850 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 76,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

handbrake comes up high

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front drop links bushes perished

exhaust corroded

front discs lipped

o/s/r coil spring corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,277 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front discs lipped

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front drop links bushes perished

exhaust corroded

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 69,367 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres inner & outer sidewalls cracking.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

parking brake lever travel high.

Fail 23 Nov 2011 69,367 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres inner & outer sidewalls cracking.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 66,673 miles

long handbrake travel

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2010 66,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

long handbrake travel

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Fail 11 Nov 2009 61,806 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 61,806 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 53,130 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 45,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 32,523 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 32,523 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 TGJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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