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HJ53 LWF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,865 mi
Last recorded78,865 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 LWF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 78,865 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 77,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,006 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 77,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 73,157 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 73,157 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 69,568 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 69,568 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 65,429 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,422 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 57,935 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,929 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 57,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 May 2008 54,648 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 46,240 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 45,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,545 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 LWF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HJ53 LWF, 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 HJ53 LWF registered?

HJ53 LWF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 LWF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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