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HJ53 ZVG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

24,113 mi
Last recorded24,113 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZVG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 24,113 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR + CLOSE TO LIMIT. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 21,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 16,285 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 15,158 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 15,071 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 14,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 14,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 13,328 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 12,250 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 11,409 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 10,470 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 9,359 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 8,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,294 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 6,207 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 4,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 4,901 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 3,858 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 ZVG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

HJ53 ZVG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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The MOT history for HJ53 ZVG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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