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HN53 WJG

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WJG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 59,451 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 53,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 53,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 49,558 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both flicker with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,566 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 47,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 47,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front headlamp damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 46,151 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp damaged

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 46,151 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front headlamp damaged

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 42,523 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 42,523 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 40,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 40,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides drop links (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 39,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 38,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2015 38,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2014 38,232 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 38,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 36,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre split on edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,464 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre split on edge

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2012 34,241 miles

Kerb damage to n/s/f tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2011 31,115 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 27,730 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 27,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,252 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 20,453 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 16,227 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 16,227 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 12,047 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 WJG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WJG, 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 WJG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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