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HG53 VDE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,649 mi
Last recorded56,649 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 VDE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 56,649 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 56,649 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 40,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 39,591 miles

Exhaust corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 39,591 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 38,803 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 38,801 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 37,141 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 34,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 33,600 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 31,814 miles

Offside Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,378 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 30,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil will require attention soon (2.7.3)

hand brake has long travel low reading requires attention soon

Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,365 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,967 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,480 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,537 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 18,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 16,410 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 13,418 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 10,953 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 8,754 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 VDE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VDE, 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 VDE registered?

HG53 VDE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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