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EA53 LKZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

99,050 mi
Last recorded99,050 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 LKZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 99,050 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 99,050 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 93,036 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 93,036 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to deteriorated headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 84,852 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 84,852 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 78,638 miles

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 19 Jan 2016 78,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear slight noise from wheel bearing

Fail 3 Feb 2015 71,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,724 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 63,463 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,627 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)

Fail 5 Feb 2013

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

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 16 Jan 2012 48,403 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 41,526 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 41,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,326 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 LKZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA53 LKZ?

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What year was EA53 LKZ registered?

EA53 LKZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is EA53 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 LKZ shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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