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HJ53 PZG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,025 mi
Last recorded79,025 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 PZG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 79,025 miles

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

HAND BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL

Fail 27 Feb 2024 79,025 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front BUMPER DAMAGED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

HAND BRAKE HAS LONG TRAVEL

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 66,278 miles

handbrake has longtravel

Fail 18 Feb 2023 66,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

handbrake has longtravel

Pass 15 Feb 2022 57,410 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,259 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 56,120 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 54,804 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 53,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 53,177 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 50,780 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,098 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,501 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 36,725 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 32,228 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 25 Aug 2009 27,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,097 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,403 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 22,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,020 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 PZG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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