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HJ53 LXH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,692 mi
Last recorded89,692 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 LXH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 89,692 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 88,077 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 88,077 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,634 miles

Central interior rear view mirror missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 Sep 2022 82,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central interior rear view mirror missing

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arch liners not fully secure but not insecure

coolant reservoir level on min

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

nearside of front bumper not fully secured but not insecure

Pass 27 Aug 2021 77,406 miles

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 27 Aug 2021 77,402 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,144 miles

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

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

It would appear that the hand brake system requires adjustment

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 76,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

It would appear that the hand brake system requires adjustment

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 71,026 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 71,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,056 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 64,056 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 58,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,276 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 48,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 48,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 48,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Aug 2014 48,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,057 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake pads low

front tyres slightly perished

nearside wiper blade slightly split

rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,135 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 45,519 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 39,678 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,218 miles

unable to check all pads

Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,744 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 LXH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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