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CJ53 USW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 USW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 124,946 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 124,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 118,247 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 112,489 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant level low

exhaust system deteriorated

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2020 112,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded ALL four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in wing not working (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

coolant level low

exhaust system deteriorated

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2019 108,213 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2019 108,212 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2018 104,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2018 104,742 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2017 98,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 98,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14T (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 90,010 miles

Oil filter leaking

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,258 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 79,018 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 67,024 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 67,024 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 61,338 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,746 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 43,615 miles

rear wiper worn

Fail 2 Jun 2009 43,615 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear wiper worn

Pass 22 Sep 2008 41,290 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,236 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 33,277 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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CJ53 USW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CJ53 USW, 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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CJ53 USW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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