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EA53 LKL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,304 mi
Last recorded60,304 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 LKL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 60,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so deformed it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2023 59,467 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 53,202 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 53,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 51,689 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 51,683 miles

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

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))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 48,476 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 46,863 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 46,862 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected by rear axle tie bar to dody (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Nov 2018 46,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inopt

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

Rear reversing light inopt

Pass 28 Nov 2017 45,269 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 45,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 43,815 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 43,815 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 42,396 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 42,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 40,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,600 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 38,991 miles

1 long travel on handbrake

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,354 miles

1 long travel on handbrake

2 split on nearside wiper blade

Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,786 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 28,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 21,703 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 21,590 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,825 miles

off side rear inner wheel arch panel bent rubbing on tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2009 16,824 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

off side rear inner wheel arch panel bent rubbing on tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2008 16,275 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 13,754 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 8,295 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 7,455 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 LKL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LKL, 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 LKL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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