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HK53 TBY

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,324 mi
Last recorded173,324 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 TBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 173,324 miles

body damage

Fail 15 Nov 2023 173,299 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

body damage

Pass 3 Nov 2022 159,519 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 159,429 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel and hand brake reading low (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 144,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 128,456 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 128,456 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 111,357 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 111,357 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel and h/brake lever up on last (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 109,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 95,985 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 95,985 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 89,190 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 86,056 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,826 miles

n/s/r brake slightley binding

Pass 16 Nov 2013 76,353 miles

rear tyres wearing edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 67,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

radiater in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2012 67,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

radiater in poor condition

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,623 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 49,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2010 35,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 35,406 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,676 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,113 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 8,441 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 6,748 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 TBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TBY, 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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HK53 TBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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