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EA53 DTV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

92,145 mi
Last recorded92,145 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 DTV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 92,145 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 89,557 miles

Rear bumper slightly dented

Fail 18 Jul 2025 89,557 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper slightly dented

Pass 18 Jul 2024 86,808 miles

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

Rear bumper slightly dented

Fail 18 Jul 2024 86,808 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear bumper slightly dented

Pass 17 Jul 2023 84,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 81,402 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 79,094 miles

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2021 79,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2020 76,574 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,295 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 75,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 74,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 74,049 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,964 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 72,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 71,936 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 66,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside body has damage

Fail 22 Jul 2015 66,408 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside body has damage

Pass 14 Jun 2014 61,982 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 59,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 58,337 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 58,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 55,387 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 55,387 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,812 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 44,209 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 36,324 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 10,182 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 23,365 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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EA53 DTV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 EA53 DTV, 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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EA53 DTV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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