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HJ53 ZVX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,757 mi
Last recorded107,757 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ53 ZVX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 107,757 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,807 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Were on the tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge were on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

fuel flap cable stiff

Fail 31 Oct 2022 103,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect opaque (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Were on the tread edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge were on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

fuel flap cable stiff

Pass 29 Oct 2021 97,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Reversing light Inoperative

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Oct 2020 91,567 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 91,567 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens cleaning required or replace H/L unit (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords exposed when cut in tread opened with a blunt instrument (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens cleaning required or replace H/L unit (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,549 miles

Bonnet release cable very stiff to operate

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad worn to 2.5mm (Advise replace ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 81,549 miles

Bonnet release cable very stiff to operate

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Product on lens (polished lenses to restore beam image to pass) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split to excess (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pad worn to 2.5mm (Advise replace ASAP) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Product on lens (polished lenses to restore beam image to pass) (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screen wash jet blocked (unblocked to pass) (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 72,084 miles

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

Nearside Front dipped beam image not as defined as it could be, advise clean polish head light lenses

Nearside Rear 1" of water inside N/S rear light unit. Advise drain or replace before water ingress interferes with light function

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 65,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3.5 inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer outer side wall age cracks (perishing)

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm inner & outer edges

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 65,790 miles

Central Stop lamp not working High level stop light (bulb replaced) (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3.5 inner edge

Nearside Rear Outer outer side wall age cracks (perishing)

Offside Front Tyre worn to 3mm inner & outer edges

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 56,328 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 31 Mar 2015 49,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear light full of water

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear light full of water

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 Mar 2014 41,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Mar 2014 41,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Mar 2013 34,111 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,195 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,821 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,821 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 21,194 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,074 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 27 Sep 2008 16,800 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2008 16,800 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 14,229 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 14,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,788 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 ZVX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 ZVX, 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 ZVX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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