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HJ53 LXB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,415 mi
Last recorded139,415 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 LXB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2025 139,415 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear exhaust section missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 124,814 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 124,802 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to mis fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,943 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 108,286 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 106,965 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 106,959 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,071 miles

Drop link bushes perished

Nearside headlight cloudy resulting on a weak pattern

Oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Aug 2018 104,082 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 102,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 100,611 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 99,104 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 97,082 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 94,293 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 90,102 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 90,102 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,107 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 75,910 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 75,910 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 65,148 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 65,148 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 55,437 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,998 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 34,564 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 LXB 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 69.2%.

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

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