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HW03 FHV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

62,916 mi
Last recorded62,916 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 FHV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 62,916 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))

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

engine management system lamp illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2024 62,656 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively no washers (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

engine management system lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2023 58,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 58,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 55,591 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 53,139 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 50,998 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 48,444 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 45,130 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,011 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,614 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 32,313 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 29,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,691 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 28,366 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,557 miles

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Apr 2010 25,867 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Apr 2009 22,574 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 18,906 miles

high level brake light not working/not connected?

Fail 30 Apr 2007 15,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 15,852 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 12,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 12,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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HW03 FHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HW03 FHV, 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 HW03 FHV registered?

HW03 FHV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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