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HN53 FDO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

146,994 mi
Last recorded146,994 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 FDO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 146,994 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 146,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine light (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Seal by rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Black mold everywhere

Pass 17 Oct 2022 131,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2022 131,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

front and rear sub frames and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2020 126,817 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 126,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 119,813 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 119,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 111,510 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust box deterirated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 102,520 miles

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 % , Rear 12 %

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , front to rear at n/s/r & o/s/r hose

Lighting ; Headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated , n/s/f & o/s/f

Tyres ; Tread low , areas at 2.5 mm , n/s/f

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 24 Jul 2017 102,502 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front 10 % , Rear 12 %

Brakes ; Parking brake ever has little reserve travel , recommend attention

Brakes ; Pipes corroded , front to rear at n/s/r & o/s/r hose

Lighting ; Headlamp lenses deteriorated , slightly affecting dip beam image

Tyres ; Tread low , areas at 2.5 mm , n/s/f

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,654 miles

Brakes ; front brakes imbalance 13 %

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar links bushes deteriorated

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 29 Jul 2016 89,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect image difused , lenses deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect image defused , lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding drum (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension ; n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar links bushes deteriorated

Brakes ; front brakes imbalance 13 %

Brakes ; parking brakes imbalance , o/s lower performance

Driveshafts ; n/s outer c.v. gaiter leaking grease , close to brake disc , may become contaminated

Wheel trims , various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 27 Jul 2015 78,997 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perished

both front headlamps starting to fade but pattern still ok

both front lower arm bushes slightly perished

o/s/r wheel has a slight binding

rear coil springs have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2014 73,242 miles

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes perished

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

n/s/f tyre perished in between tread

Pass 3 Aug 2013 67,518 miles

Various covers & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Wheel trims fitted , restricted views

Pass 24 May 2012 58,596 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,529 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 58,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 57,692 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 57,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 50,805 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 50,805 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 40,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 34,468 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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HN53 FDO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HN53 FDO, 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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HN53 FDO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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