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HN53 YMO

2003 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

68,010 mi
Last recorded68,010 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YMO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 68,010 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2026 67,976 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

advise n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 62,251 miles

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery only held in by elastic bungie cord. (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Antiroll bar drop link rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Antiroll bar drop link rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 62,218 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery only held in by elastic bungie cord. (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop lamp inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Antiroll bar drop link rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Antiroll bar drop link rubbers perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 56,446 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Rear high level brake lamp inoperative. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in outer sidewall, no cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 40,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,922 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 32,922 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 21,241 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 15,485 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 15,485 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 12,953 miles

front and rear tyres over 10 years old

off side front wiper blade starting to split

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Dec 2014 12,928 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 12,899 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 12,690 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 12,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 12,313 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 11,866 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 11,217 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 9,996 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 8,653 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 6,619 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 6,619 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 YMO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

HN53 YMO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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