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HW53 FEG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,788 mi
Last recorded107,788 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 107,788 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 98,441 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))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 98,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,581 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 81,406 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 74,903 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 69,463 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 62,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,518 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 54,518 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 49,438 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,575 miles

Nearside Front n/s headlight discoloured

Nearside Rear n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front o/s front headlight discoloured

Pass 4 Aug 2015 44,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 44,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,832 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,466 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 35,526 miles

Both front brake discs worn down to wear indicator

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,526 miles

Both front brake discs worn down to wear indicator

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 32,634 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 29,665 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,665 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 25,470 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on raised tread

Pass 26 Aug 2008 21,762 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,409 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 18,409 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Lower Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 13,102 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 FEG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FEG, 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 FEG registered?

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

Is HW53 FEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 FEG shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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