CarVerify

Free Car Check

HN53 FDU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

135,937 mi
Last recorded135,937 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 FDU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 135,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 131,269 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2024 131,269 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both link rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2023 129,027 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 129,022 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 127,049 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 121,218 miles

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Oct 2021 121,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,592 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 101,163 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 90,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 90,229 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,676 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 88,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 86,858 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 86,858 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 83,403 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,491 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 77,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 74,616 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,887 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 70,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,774 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outter edge

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,161 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,324 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 38,440 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,457 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,450 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HN53 FDU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 HN53 FDU, 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

How do I check the history of HN53 FDU?

You can check the full history of HN53 FDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HN53 FDU registered?

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

Is HN53 FDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN53 FDU shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HN53 FDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HN53 FDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.