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HG53 URO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,270 mi
Last recorded36,270 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 URO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 36,270 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 36,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2026 34,935 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Jan 2026 34,935 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both wear lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old 2003 y o m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Dec 2024 30,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 27,775 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 26,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 22,815 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 22,815 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 20,465 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 20,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 17,794 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 15,003 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 15,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 12,533 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 10,953 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 10,953 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,077 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 9,097 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 8,296 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 7,439 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 6,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 5,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 4,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 3,626 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 2,672 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 URO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 URO, 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 URO registered?

HG53 URO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is HG53 URO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG53 URO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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