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HW53 GBO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

6,759 mi
Last recorded6,759 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GBO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 6,759 miles

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

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 17 Sep 2018 86,017 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 12 Sep 2017 81,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 81,946 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement outer drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 78,579 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 76,104 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

Headlight units deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 76,104 miles

2 nails in offside rear tyre

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

Headlight units deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 8 Jul 2014 72,690 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 72,690 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 67,637 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 61,669 miles

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

Offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,300 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,593 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,593 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 7 Jul 2009 37,002 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 26,387 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 17,999 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 16,931 miles

Raised tread on nearside rear tyre on 1mm

Raised tread on offside rear tyre on 1mm

Fail 18 Dec 2006 16,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Raised tread on nearside rear tyre on 1mm

Raised tread on offside rear tyre on 1mm

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 GBO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GBO, 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 GBO registered?

HW53 GBO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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