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HK03 TYU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

52,090 mi
Last recorded52,090 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 TYU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 52,090 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 52,090 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 49,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 47,407 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 44,949 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,028 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,307 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 39,307 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Engine running rough and revs surging

Pass 22 Jun 2020 37,495 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 37,395 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 37,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2018 36,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 36,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside side repeater lamp unit partially insecure

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

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn allowing some movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2017 36,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both front and offside rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim on inner (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside side repeater lamp unit partially insecure

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape, nail and metal debris in tread

Steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn allowing some movement

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,249 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 32,830 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 32,778 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 30,635 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 28,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 26,588 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 May 2010 24,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 21,614 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 19,658 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 16,640 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 11,396 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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HK03 TYU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HK03 TYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 TYU registered?

HK03 TYU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is HK03 TYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 TYU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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