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CU53 ZBD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

159,873 mi
Last recorded159,873 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 ZBD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 159,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 143,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 131,284 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 121,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 113,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear valance in poor condition

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body all over covered with under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 113,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear valance in poor condition

Pass 24 Aug 2020 112,297 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,955 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 110,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 109,061 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 109,061 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 107,306 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,697 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 105,693 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 98,351 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 85,529 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 78,654 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 68,431 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 66,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 63,631 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,630 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,564 miles

o/s rear tyre slight tread distorsion

Fail 4 Jun 2007 61,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre slight tread distorsion

Pass 27 Jul 2006 58,829 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 ZBD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 ZBD, 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 ZBD registered?

CU53 ZBD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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