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HJ53 UGH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,610 mi
Last recorded120,610 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 UGH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 120,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

service brake efficiency just only met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,403 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Borh side inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,660 miles

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2014 96,660 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2013 87,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Weak pattern from o/s headlight

Pass 31 Jul 2012 79,014 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 79,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 67,215 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 67,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,228 miles

front tyres getting low on tread.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 51,227 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres getting low on tread.

unable to see front brake pads to check for wear.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 35,190 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 35,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 26,678 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 26,678 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 12,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 9,830 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 UGH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGH, 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 UGH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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