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CN53 NBY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

106,970 mi
Last recorded106,970 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 NBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 106,970 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 99,152 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 86,795 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 86,557 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,106 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,250 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,698 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 84,169 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 83,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 82,843 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 81,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,962 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 79,776 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 61,274 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 77,824 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 76,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 72,801 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,885 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 58,885 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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CN53 NBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CN53 NBY, 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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CN53 NBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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