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CW53 AKG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,330 mi
Last recorded126,330 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 AKG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 126,330 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 126,417 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,018 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2024 115,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 106,620 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 106,620 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 98,308 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 98,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 90,800 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 84,029 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 74,889 miles

Front brake pads wearing.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,635 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 63,766 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 55,513 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 55,513 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,508 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 36,246 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 36,246 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,856 miles

Front brake discs and brake pads wearing.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 25,894 miles

Brake pipes rusting in places.

Nearside front tyre wearing.

Fail 23 Sep 2011 25,894 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Near side front tyre wearing.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 23,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 23,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,005 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,138 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,098 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 11,656 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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CW53 AKG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CW53 AKG, 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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CW53 AKG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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