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HW53 FDK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,759 mi
Last recorded81,759 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FDK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,759 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,807 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 73,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 73,054 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 67,761 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 64,642 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 63,658 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 63,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 60,941 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,423 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (Perished) (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (perished) (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicles underside

Fail 29 Aug 2017 59,324 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill excessively corroded - within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill excessively corroded - within 30cm of rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (Perished) (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (perished) (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of the vehicles underside

Pass 9 Sep 2016 57,714 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,251 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,038 miles

Both front tyres heavily cracked and perished

Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished

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

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 19 Aug 2013 51,197 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,197 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,505 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 45,497 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 42,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,065 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 27,733 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

tow bar plate just covering number plate

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,733 miles

tow bar plate just covering number plate

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 FDK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FDK, 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 FDK registered?

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

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