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HV53 SGZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,595 mi
Last recorded64,595 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 SGZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 64,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 62,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 60,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,823 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 56,133 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads worn low aprox 3mm left

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear coil springs corroded

corrosion evident on o/s/r and n/s/r undersills around rear axle mounts

Pass 20 Jul 2021 54,068 miles

Nearside wiper split on ends/starting to smear

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Rear tyres starting to mishape

Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,984 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner tread area and starting to mishape

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,065 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear under sills starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2018 41,438 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 38,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on edges

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 38,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed out on edges

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,893 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 34,893 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 32,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,308 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 28,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 28,199 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 23,438 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 19,664 miles

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

Front discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 14,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,881 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,468 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 SGZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SGZ, 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 SGZ registered?

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

Is HV53 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 SGZ shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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