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CU53 EJE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,334 mi
Last recorded145,334 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EJE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 145,334 miles

engine management light on

nsf and osf antiroll bar linkage bushes deteriorated

nsr and osr outer sill slightly corroded

parking brake lever could do with adjustment

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,007 miles

1/ engine management light on

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 119,007 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking Both braking component (3.6.A.1)

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

Stop lamp not working Middle (1.2.1b)

1/ engine management light on

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 102,305 miles

engine management light displayed

Fail 3 Feb 2015 102,305 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light displayed

Pass 29 Oct 2013 97,873 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre wear indicates that the wheel alignment requires checking

Fail 29 Oct 2013 97,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre wear indicates that the wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,206 miles

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

Rear seats erected to inspect seat belts

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Oct 2012 92,206 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear seats erected to inspect seat belts

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 Oct 2011 85,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 85,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 80,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,635 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 71,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 61,701 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade worn and split

Fail 22 Oct 2008 61,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear wiper blade worn and split

Pass 25 Oct 2007 50,287 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 40,620 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 40,620 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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CU53 EJE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 CU53 EJE, 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 CU53 EJE registered?

CU53 EJE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 October 2003.

Is CU53 EJE safe to buy?

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