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EA53 WPZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,983 mi
Last recorded87,983 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 WPZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 87,983 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 84,223 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 82,439 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 80,606 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 78,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 76,709 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front head lights hazed but light output ok

Pass 13 Dec 2018 72,514 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 72,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 68,748 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 63,855 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 63,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,063 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 57,182 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 52,534 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 48,162 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 43,722 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,722 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 36,383 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,885 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,073 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 21,078 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 21,078 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 16,349 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 WPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EA53 WPZ, 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 EA53 WPZ registered?

EA53 WPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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