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HK53 SJX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,738 mi
Last recorded96,738 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 SJX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 96,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 86,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,942 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 68,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,899 miles

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

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

both head lamps output weak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 60,599 miles

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

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

head lamps beam weak

Fail 7 Dec 2012 60,599 miles

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

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)

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

head lamps beam weak

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,779 miles

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

both head lamps slightly opaque

Pass 7 Dec 2010 50,243 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,300 miles

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2009 45,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,048 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Dec 2007 30,593 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn

parking brake lever travel getting long

Fail 3 Dec 2007 30,593 miles

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

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)

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

front brake pads worn

parking brake lever travel getting long

Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,080 miles

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

front tyres startting to wear on edges

rear wiper blade poor

Fail 4 Dec 2006 22,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres startting to wear on edges

rear wiper blade poor

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 SJX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HK53 SJX, 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 HK53 SJX registered?

HK53 SJX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is HK53 SJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 SJX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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