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LR53 HNK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,579 mi
Last recorded140,579 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 HNK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 140,579 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose damage (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 123,864 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 106,754 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 106,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,310 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 74,751 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 74,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 71,099 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,074 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 58,587 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 51,789 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,789 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 48,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wiper blades worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 44,877 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 44,877 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,919 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 40,919 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,083 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 35,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 28,767 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 21,833 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,616 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 18,616 miles

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

front no plate cracked

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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LR53 HNK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol 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 LR53 HNK, 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 LR53 HNK registered?

LR53 HNK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 HNK safe to buy?

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