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HW53 FCL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

41,170 mi
Last recorded41,170 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FCL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 41,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 36,930 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Fail 11 May 2018 36,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 30,443 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 30,443 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2016 30,345 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 30,345 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 30,271 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 30,011 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 30,011 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 29,545 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,048 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 28,266 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 27,044 miles

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

offside front and rear tyres have cracks in tyre walls but not considered excessive nearside front and rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls but not considered excessive

Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,327 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 19,123 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,694 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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HW53 FCL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HW53 FCL, 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 HW53 FCL registered?

HW53 FCL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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The MOT history for HW53 FCL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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