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HW53 FWU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 94,449 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 91,009 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 87,523 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,585 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,350 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 78,641 miles

Front oil leak

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 74,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 67,823 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 71,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 67,823 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,683 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 61,683 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,733 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 49,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate deteriating

n/s/f wiper splitting at ends

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,513 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 34,205 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,205 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,507 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 22,499 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 19,683 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 16,408 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 FWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FWU, 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 FWU registered?

HW53 FWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is HW53 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW53 FWU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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