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HJ53 TYC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

153,662 mi
Last recorded153,662 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 TYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 153,662 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2025
Fail 18 Jan 2025

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024

hand brake need adjustment

Pass 30 Jan 2023
Fail 30 Jan 2023

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2022

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both side

Pass 26 Mar 2019 108,475 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 105,057 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,724 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 81,611 miles

Front bumper damaged

Pass 6 May 2015 80,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 73,494 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 66,640 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 66,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 59,675 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 52,098 miles

front brakes slight imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,333 miles

offside & nearside front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2009 40,324 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated

rear brakes noisy

Fail 12 Aug 2009 40,323 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes deteriated

rear brakes noisy

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,569 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 27,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 16,162 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 TYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 TYC, 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 TYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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