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HY53 OSW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,124 mi
Last recorded63,124 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 OSW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 63,124 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2025 61,388 miles

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

Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 59,798 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 58,042 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,638 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 54,638 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 52,227 miles

Headlight Lenses Frosted

Rear Number Plate Deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2018 49,796 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 49,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,245 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened FRONT NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced FRONT NEARSIDE/OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

REAR TYRES N/S & O/S CRACKED

Pass 17 Jun 2016 44,124 miles

Offside Rear TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKED

Rear TYRE SIDE WALLCRACKED

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 40,582 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 40,582 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 36,892 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade end split

Pass 20 Jun 2013 32,394 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,997 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,022 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 26,022 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 23,878 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,531 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 OSW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OSW, 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 HY53 OSW registered?

HY53 OSW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is HY53 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 OSW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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