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HJ53 TZR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,827 mi
Last recorded72,827 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 72,827 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 68,789 miles

underside of vehicle has surface rust throughout

Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,781 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 3 Aug 2022 68,256 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 68,256 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 67,929 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 67,567 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2019 66,800 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,657 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 64,627 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,495 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement osf/nsf (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 60,418 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,143 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,712 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,997 miles

both front tyres slightly perrished

both rear tyres slightly perrished

Pass 12 May 2011 44,753 miles

Both front drop link bushes badly perished

Offside front tyre perished and cracked on side walls

Pass 4 May 2010 42,300 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,327 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 37,342 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,710 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,150 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 19,671 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,671 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TZR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TZR, 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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What year was HJ53 TZR registered?

HJ53 TZR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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