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HW53 GBZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,015 mi
Last recorded80,015 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 GBZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,015 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 80,015 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working O/S and N/S (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 79,244 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 79,244 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,785 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 78,783 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,189 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 78,189 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 73,770 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 67,886 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 61,085 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 61,084 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,984 miles

both front tyres close to limits

exhaust corroded in places

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,213 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushs deteriorating

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on exhaust in places

front headlights deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2015 40,881 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 4 Aug 2014 32,146 miles

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

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 6 Aug 2013 26,464 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,867 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 24,867 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 23,150 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,741 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 17,390 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 17,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 13,695 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 GBZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GBZ, 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 GBZ registered?

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

Is HW53 GBZ safe to buy?

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