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HW53 FCP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

69,811 mi
Last recorded69,811 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FCP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 69,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 69,811 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 69,202 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,147 miles

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Fail 12 Jun 2024 69,147 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MAJORITY OF SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 1 Jun 2023 68,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 68,933 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 68,762 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 68,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 68,361 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 68,184 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 68,184 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 68,113 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 68,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 66,802 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,139 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 61,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 61,338 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 60,882 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,667 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 586,677 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 55,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 52,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,457 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 47,335 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,272 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 44,272 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 39,387 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 33,650 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 33,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both n/s tyres side wall damaged not down too cordes

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 FCP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 HW53 FCP, 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 FCP registered?

HW53 FCP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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