MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,578 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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
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
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
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
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
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)
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
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
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.
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.
long handbrake travel
o/s/r coil spring corroding
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HG53 TGJ?
You can check the full history of HG53 TGJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HG53 TGJ registered?
HG53 TGJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.
Is HG53 TGJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for HG53 TGJ shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HG53 TGJ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HG53 TGJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.