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HX53 GLZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

173,074 mi
Last recorded173,074 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GLZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 173,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 161,812 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 150,692 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 139,900 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,566 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 113,826 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 113,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 107,242 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Fail 3 Nov 2016 107,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in n/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,591 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 99,960 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 97,604 miles

front drop link rubbers cracking

Pass 9 Nov 2012 94,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2012 94,407 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack

Pass 10 Nov 2011 91,309 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,185 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 84,185 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,533 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,731 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 52,731 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 42,230 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 42,230 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 31,388 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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HX53 GLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HX53 GLZ, 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 HX53 GLZ registered?

HX53 GLZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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