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HJ53 UGF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

118,215 mi
Last recorded118,215 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 118,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear seats removed

Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,283 miles

rear seat removed

Fail 2 Dec 2024 109,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

rear seat removed

Pass 4 Dec 2023 100,430 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 92,890 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 92,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 84,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,492 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 69,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 60,901 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 54,258 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 54,051 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 52,855 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 49,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,521 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 42,900 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 39,074 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 29,820 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,186 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 21,056 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2006 15,534 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,534 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UGF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ53 UGF registered?

HJ53 UGF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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