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CE53 ZGC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,826 mi
Last recorded147,826 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 ZGC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2020 147,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,771 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking brake little travel

Fail 9 Mar 2019 122,638 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working O/S (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake Has Little Reserve Travel

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Incorrect Wheel Nuts Fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,619 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,764 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,722 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Headlamps deteriorated

Oil leaks

Parking brake has slight travel

Pass 16 Feb 2015 82,789 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

travelon hand brake lever

Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,504 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 65,956 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,034 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,034 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 45,514 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,366 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

THIS CAR IS DAMAGED REPAIR!

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,125 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 71,127 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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CE53 ZGC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE53 ZGC, 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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CE53 ZGC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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