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HK53 SFE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,246 mi
Last recorded129,246 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 SFE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 129,246 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 129,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 75,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

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 has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 75,283 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

General corrosion to front and rear brake and suspension components

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 has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 74,449 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 73,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,726 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 72,096 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 71,000 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 68,757 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 68,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,375 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 63,546 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 63,546 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,211 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 57,207 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 53,778 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 50,395 miles

nearside flasher repeater lens missing

Pass 13 Jan 2012 45,549 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

very slight bind at nsr brake

Pass 7 Jan 2011 42,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind on N/S/F brake

Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,448 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front brake sqeeking and very slight bind

Fail 15 Jan 2009 36,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,586 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,315 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,807 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 26,898 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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HK53 SFE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK53 SFE, 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 HK53 SFE registered?

HK53 SFE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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