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HN53 UZC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

162,450 mi
Last recorded162,450 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 UZC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 162,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 155,998 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,168 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 141,777 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 141,777 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 134,945 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 127,955 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,015 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 121,015 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 113,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 108,590 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin & lightly perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 108,590 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing thin & lightly perished

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (3.7.B.5b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,166 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 107,166 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 104,192 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Near side front wiper blade split

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

Rear tyres perishing and near side rear wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,332 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,869 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 83,869 miles

Front wiper blades deteriorating

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 73,735 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)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 5 Oct 2012 73,627 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Rear bumper insecure

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2011 62,451 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 51,595 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2009 40,489 miles

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2009 40,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,626 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 24,131 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 17,781 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 17,779 miles

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

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 UZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 UZC, 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 HN53 UZC registered?

HN53 UZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for HN53 UZC shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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