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HV53 CZY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

147,713 mi
Last recorded147,713 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 CZY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 147,713 miles

Drivers door check strap defective

EML ON

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts poor beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper has not blade fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2024 147,713 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Drivers door check strap defective

EML ON

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts poor beam images (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper has not blade fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2023 144,708 miles

EML on

corrosion to fuel filler neck

Fail 1 Sep 2023 144,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

EML on

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

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

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

corrosion to fuel filler neck

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,015 miles

EML on

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2022 142,015 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill)(near axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

EML on

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 139,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective BORDERLINE beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective BORDERLINE beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 138,153 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 138,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed splits exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 135,585 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres worn to 3-4mm

corrosion to fuel filler neck

Fail 2 Sep 2019 135,585 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both)(ADVANCED (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear tyres worn to 3-4mm

corrosion to fuel filler neck

offside headlamp pattern poor, but beam image still visable

Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,544 miles

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

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

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

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

both headlights discoloured and poor patterns

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 30 Aug 2017 129,624 miles

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

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

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

welding repair to o/s outer sill

Pass 2 Sep 2016 128,247 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to fuel filler neck assembly

Pass 7 Sep 2015 126,809 miles

Corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, ADVANCED (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 126,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel, centre (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring broken both sides (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion on front and centre exhaust sections

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, ADVANCED (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 122,949 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind to offside front wheel

Fail 1 Sep 2014 122,949 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight bind to offside front wheel

Pass 29 Aug 2013 114,806 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight binding to offside front

Pass 29 Aug 2012 101,084 miles

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Minor Damadge To Offside Front Tyre Sidewall

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,988 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 91,988 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 83,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,731 miles

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

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

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

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

both font anti roll bar link rubbers perished

Pass 1 Sep 2009 76,637 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 67,156 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 67,156 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 57,783 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 44,864 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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HV53 CZY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red 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 HV53 CZY, 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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HV53 CZY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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