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HJ53 TZG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,032 mi
Last recorded163,032 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 TZG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2021 163,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 14 Sep 2021 163,032 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Sep 2020 153,432 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured cover missing (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion starting on o/s/rear inner sill

Pass 19 Sep 2019 145,877 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 145,876 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 135,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 135,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Bulb black (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Bulb in wrong (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 87,618 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 115,613 miles

Offside indicater side repeater lens cover missing

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 108,686 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear has a child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,688 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 100,687 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 93,358 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,358 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,285 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,809 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 75,809 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,893 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 33,270 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 15,126 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 TZG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TZG, 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 TZG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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