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DE53 EZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,599 mi
Last recorded144,599 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 144,599 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal welding rears covered outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2024 144,587 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 137,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 130,554 miles

UNDERBODY SURFACE COROSSION VARIOUS PLACES

Pass 12 Aug 2020 126,906 miles

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

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

under body and suspension components have widespread surface corrosion

Fail 12 Aug 2020 126,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under body and suspension components have widespread surface corrosion

Pass 14 May 2019 114,605 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 100,160 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 88,015 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body & suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Fail 15 May 2017 88,015 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under body & suspension components have wide spread surface corrosion

Pass 21 May 2016 75,047 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 72,689 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

both front struts coroded

exhaust middle mounting coroded

front sub frame coroded

fuel tank and kneck coroded

rear axle coroded

rear coil springs coroded

under chassis rust set in key areas

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,135 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 70,135 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,258 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2010 67,258 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,367 miles

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,493 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 45,466 miles

NOTE.. ALL FOUR TYRES NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,409 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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DE53 EZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DE53 EZJ, 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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DE53 EZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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