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2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3L Petrol · HS53 EXZ

HS53 EXZ

2004 Toyota Yaris (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 83,279 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.

Make & Model
TOYOTA YARIS
Year / Origin
2004 · Portsmouth
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28 Jun 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,279 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
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MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 28 Jun 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2004
Engine
1299cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Toyota Yaris passed its most recent MOT on 30 June 2025 at 69,016 miles with no defects recorded, yet that certificate expired on 30 June 2026 and the vehicle now lacks valid MOT cover as of 14 July 2026. The maintenance trend across the supplied history reads as stable, with every pass showing zero advisories. Two anomalous failures on 20 January 2025 at 67,428 miles and 11 January 2024 at 61,766 miles were followed within days by passes at virtually identical mileages and no defects logged, indicating administrative or documentation anomalies rather than worsening mechanical condition. Mileage accumulation remains low for a 22-year-old vehicle. The record shows 61,767 miles at the January 2024 pass, rising to 67,429 by January 2025 and 69,016 by June 2025. That equates to roughly 5,600 miles in the first interval and under 1,600 in the next, confirming light annual use near 3,100 miles per year overall. Sparse supplied entries reveal no rapid accumulation or prolonged gaps beyond the missing pre-2024 history, but the low figure suggests gentle commuting or periodic standing. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of age-related components the MOT omitted. The tester never flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, yet a 2004 chassis demands scrutiny of structural integrity around sills and subframes. Rubber components perish with time irrespective of mileage; we advise checking for binding calipers and exhaust emissions during a cold start. The absence of advisories implies previous owners addressed wear promptly, though the unexplained fail-pass pairs warrant verifying the vehicle's paper trail before purchase.
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HS53 EXZ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
  • 83,279 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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HS53 EXZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 11:33
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Yaris (HS53 EXZ) between January 2025 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.

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ADVISORY

HS53 EXZ Mileage History

  1. 20/01/202567,428 mi
  2. 23/01/202567,429 mi+1 mi
  3. 30/06/202569,016 mi+1,587 mi
  4. 19/06/202683,279 mi+14,263 mi
  5. 19/06/202683,279 mi

Average of roughly 11,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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70
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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