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HN53 WJC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,480 mi
Last recorded152,480 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WJC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 152,480 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear at 27% o/s rear brake lazy in operation (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and wearing uneven on tread's and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 152,477 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear at 57% o/s rear brake lazy n/s rear really strong effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust down (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Road wheel slightly distorted Both front outer (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Travel on parking brake lever

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and wearing uneven on tread's and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 145,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 138,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 138,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 104,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 104,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,497 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 87,543 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 80,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear uneven and wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2016 72,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,433 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2014 57,707 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 49,495 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,182 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 41,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,792 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,834 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 12,822 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 12,602 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 12,286 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,930 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 WJC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WJC, 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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What year was HN53 WJC registered?

HN53 WJC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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