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HY53 OMW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,374 mi
Last recorded189,374 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OMW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 189,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear OFFSIDE rear holed marked including rear bumper holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 162,589 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel in operation of the mechanism. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment and/or repair.

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Pass 17 Aug 2024 149,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front front bumper loose

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Fail 9 Aug 2024 149,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (both sides) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front front bumper loose

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

underbody corrosion (frames and suspension components)

Pass 4 Aug 2023 140,130 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion (both sides sills )

Pass 13 Jul 2022 123,854 miles

surface corrosion on sills

Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,746 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 109,642 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 109,642 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 109,446 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 109,446 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,363 miles

Anti roll bar link bushes are pershing

Exhaust smoke when idle increased

Pass 25 Mar 2017 106,299 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 103,776 miles

EML On

Fail 14 Mar 2016 103,776 miles

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

EML On

Pass 21 Mar 2015 97,372 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Mar 2014 88,806 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,013 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,275 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 65,559 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 65,559 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 28 May 2009 56,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 46,620 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 41,133 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 34,530 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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HY53 OMW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel 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 HY53 OMW, 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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HY53 OMW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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