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HJ53 ZGG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

126,341 mi
Last recorded126,341 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZGG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,341 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 126,341 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,142 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,350 miles

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

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

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)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 112,781 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 112,781 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 107,875 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,875 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 98,677 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 98,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 90,374 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 81,533 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 81,533 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 74,354 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,354 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 67,472 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 67,472 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 57,876 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 43,400 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 29,402 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)

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 ZGG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZGG, 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 ZGG registered?

HJ53 ZGG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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