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HW53 FDD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,455 mi
Last recorded134,455 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FDD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 134,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 134,452 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached both sides (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2023 132,029 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All under body suspension components are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 129,110 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 129,108 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 125,590 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

small crack on windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2020 123,027 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 8 Aug 2020 123,027 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

both side repeater outer lenses missing

Pass 14 Aug 2019 120,099 miles

both side repeater lenses missing

Fail 13 Aug 2019 120,099 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both no images (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides (5.2.1 (a) (i))

both side repeater lenses missing

Pass 8 Aug 2018 116,603 miles

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

Rear bumper damaged

both front wing repeater lenses missing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 116,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced pattern weak (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear bumper damaged

both front wing repeater lenses missing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 113,050 miles

Front both side repeaters lenses missing but not showing white light

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2017 113,050 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both images weak (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both sides (4.2.A.1e)

Front both side repeaters lenses missing but not showing white light

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 5 Aug 2016 109,615 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 109,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing one from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 106,567 miles

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance bot front (1.4.A.2e)

both side repeaters lenses missing but not omitting white light

Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 102,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 88,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 88,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,825 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 78,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 65,164 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 49,299 miles

Both front antiroll bar drop link bushes in poor condition.

Chip in windscreen.

Front brake pads wearing down.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 34,590 miles

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

Nearside front tyre low on tread.

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

Offside front shock absorber leaking.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,590 miles

Nearside front tyre low on tread.

Offside front shock absorber leaking.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 19,882 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 FDD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FDD, 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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HW53 FDD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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