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CU53 EKZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,789 mi
Last recorded130,789 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 130,789 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2020 130,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

rear axle corroded slightly

Fail 28 Sep 2020 130,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut 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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

rear axle corroded slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2019 123,707 miles

Nearside Front head lamp starting to defuse

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 123,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front head lamp starting to defuse

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 123,687 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread de-laminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 112,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 105,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES

Fail 16 Aug 2017 105,063 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

SLIGHT CORROSION FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,268 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 98,268 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 90,289 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,107 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,081 miles

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 76,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 70,186 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 70,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Jul 2011 63,227 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 57,777 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 49,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 42,376 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,075 miles

advise both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,558 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 EKZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EKZ, 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 EKZ registered?

CU53 EKZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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