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HG53 TJX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,480 mi
Last recorded56,480 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 56,480 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 56,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 56,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 56,055 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 55,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 55,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 55,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 54,476 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 53,364 miles

all tyres are badly perished !

child seat is fitted to r/n/s

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are worn on edges esp inner

n/s hand brake is slow to rise

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2018 53,364 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres are badly perished !

child seat is fitted to r/n/s

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are worn on edges esp inner

n/s hand brake is slow to rise

r/n/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn at inner edge

r/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2017 47,531 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres old and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 40,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 40,408 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,666 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,666 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014 32,736 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 27,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 24,157 miles

all 4 tyres worn on outer edges & cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,965 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 15,236 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 12,727 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 10,250 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 TJX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

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

Is HG53 TJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 TJX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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