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HJ53 ZGC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,448 mi
Last recorded108,448 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZGC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 108,448 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 94,733 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread ()

Fail 27 Aug 2019 94,732 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 90,962 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 88,002 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 87,983 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 79,848 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 79,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,895 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 42,974 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 42,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2013 27,530 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 27,530 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 23,305 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,939 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,279 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,813 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 82,708 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 59,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 40,823 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 ZGC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

HJ53 ZGC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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