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CX53 PHJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,375 mi
Last recorded75,375 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PHJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 75,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 69,412 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 61,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 55,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 50,167 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 46,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front drop link rubbers perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage to nearside centre sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear inner pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody corrosion more at rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 46,114 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 45,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 45,479 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 44,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,322 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,467 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 38,555 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 36,429 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 36,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 33,819 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2013 33,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2011 27,493 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,623 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 23,798 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 22,072 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,905 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 15,322 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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CX53 PHJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX53 PHJ, 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 CX53 PHJ registered?

CX53 PHJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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