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HV53 URM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

45,394 mi
Last recorded45,394 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 URM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 45,394 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 45,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 44,536 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 43,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 42,357 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,327 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 26 Aug 2021 41,327 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Aug 2020 40,044 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2020 40,044 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,139 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 35,169 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,587 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres 14 years old

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,105 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2015 26,942 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 238,302 miles

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

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

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 20 Aug 2014 23,830 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,551 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 19,099 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 14,808 miles

both wiper blades slightly split at ends

Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,496 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,355 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 7,547 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 7,547 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 4,613 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 4,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 URM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 URM, 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 URM registered?

HV53 URM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HV53 URM safe to buy?

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