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HJ53 LVR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

165,495 mi
Last recorded165,495 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 LVR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 165,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 160,121 miles

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2024 153,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 147,039 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 140,892 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 134,843 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 130,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 122,795 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 122,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 115,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 106,797 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 106,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 98,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

long travel handbrake lever

Pass 11 May 2015 89,757 miles

long travel handbrake lever

Pass 9 May 2014 80,891 miles

both front tyres getting low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 72,115 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,379 miles

slight wear both rear tyres

Pass 23 May 2011 52,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 43,694 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,810 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 25,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 22,907 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2007 22,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,058 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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HJ53 LVR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HJ53 LVR, 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 HJ53 LVR registered?

HJ53 LVR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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