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AO53 EZC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,507 mi
Last recorded192,507 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 EZC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 192,507 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 190,007 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 188,081 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 173,019 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Position lamp incorrect colour NSF and OSF (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSR and OSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 160,575 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 160,568 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 154,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 154,461 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 141,652 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 141,138 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure falling out of all rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases connector pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Rear tail pipe not extended out of rear end of vehicle, possibly fumes entering boot compartment (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 133,124 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 133,124 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 128,670 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 122,407 miles

Both rear tyres perishing,also small cuts present.

vehicle slightly dirty underside.

Pass 15 Feb 2017 118,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,437 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 88,267 miles

The nearside wiper blade is damaged and requires renewal

Fail 21 Feb 2014 88,267 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

The nearside wiper blade is damaged and requires renewal

Pass 15 Feb 2013 78,191 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 78,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,564 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 57,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 57,207 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 47,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 39,493 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 30,868 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 23,106 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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AO53 EZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO53 EZC, 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 AO53 EZC registered?

AO53 EZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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