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HV53 MZN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

37,235 mi
Last recorded37,235 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 MZN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 37,235 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 37,235 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 35,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 34,253 miles

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear unable to test nsr wheel bearing due to brake bind

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

Rear water ingress rear lamps

Fail 12 Dec 2023 34,253 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside Rear unable to test nsr wheel bearing due to brake bind

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

Rear water ingress rear lamps

Pass 16 Dec 2022 32,820 miles

Nearside Rear water ingress in rear lamp

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 32,816 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear water ingress in rear lamp

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 31,835 miles

Nearside Rear water ingress rear lamp

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 30,981 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

handbrake travel slightly excessive

Pass 27 Nov 2019 29,904 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre over 16 years old

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside rear tyre over 16 years old

Fail 26 Nov 2019 29,902 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre over 16 years old

Nearside wiper blade split

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

Offside rear tyre over 16 years old

Pass 12 Dec 2018 27,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,661 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 22,661 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 16,534 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 12,872 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 12,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 11,282 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 10,770 miles

some damage to N/S head lamp

Pass 15 Nov 2012 10,080 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 9,302 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,489 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 6,591 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 6,591 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 5,622 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 4,533 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 MZN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 MZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV53 MZN registered?

HV53 MZN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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