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HN53 WKF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,947 mi
Last recorded118,947 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WKF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 118,947 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 118,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 111,223 miles

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

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 10 Oct 2023 103,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer 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 5 Oct 2022 89,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,678 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Oct 2020 69,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 66,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 66,420 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 63,271 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both. (strong advise) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (strong advise) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front brake hoses perishing

both front headlamps deteriorated. (strong advise)

both rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 60,160 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

both headlamps deteriorated

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2016 57,012 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 57,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,199 miles

Nearside Front front tyre has damage because of old age.

Nearside Rear tyre has damage because of old age.

Offside Front tyre has damage because of old age.

Pass 19 Sep 2014 51,205 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 51,205 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 48,221 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 48,221 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,451 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 40,391 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 34,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,004 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 26,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 20,387 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 WKF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKF, 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 WKF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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