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HY53 OTF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,711 mi
Last recorded94,711 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 94,711 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,565 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s n/s ()

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general underside of vehicle has surface corossion

Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,262 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 72,628 miles

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

handbrake need adjustment

Pass 6 Feb 2021 67,505 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 67,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 56,539 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 51,966 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 51,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 49,318 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn to 3mm 175/65x14

Fail 11 Mar 2017 49,318 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyres worn to 3mm 175/65x14

Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 24,148 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 17,936 miles

moisture in nearside rear light unit

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,028 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 16,528 miles

all four tyres are starting to perish and nearside front tyre is wearing on inner and outer raised tread edges

Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,722 miles

slight damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,638 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,489 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 12,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 10,515 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 10,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OTF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY53 OTF registered?

HY53 OTF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HY53 OTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 OTF shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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