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HW53 FDM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

92,521 mi
Last recorded92,521 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FDM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 92,521 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 92,520 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 90,314 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished around whole circumference / nearly though to cord / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished around whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2025 90,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe / joint heavily deteriorated / heat shields heavily corroded, loose, rattling (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished around whole circumference / nearly though to cord / advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished around whole circumference (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2024 88,234 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 88,234 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,680 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,680 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 82,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 79,687 miles

Front Anti roll Bar Bushes slightly perished.

Front Brake Pads approx 5mm left.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 76,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replace as out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 76,997 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replace as out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 73,104 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front outer end link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2017 69,178 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater lens missing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and losing shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2015 60,618 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,403 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 59,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,258 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 52,196 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 46,380 miles

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

o/s front brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 40,626 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 33,763 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 27,769 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 27,769 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,767 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,052 miles

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

rear plate starting to discolour

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 FDM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FDM, 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 FDM registered?

HW53 FDM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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