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EF53 ASV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

159,403 mi
Last recorded159,403 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ASV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 159,403 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 144,543 miles

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

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

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

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

rear inner sills and chassis corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,302 miles

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

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

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

Rear inner sills and chassis corroded.

front disc brake back plates corroded close to limits.

Fail 15 Nov 2022 139,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear inner sills and chassis corroded.

front disc brake back plates corroded close to limits.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 136,370 miles

Centre exhaust corroded slightly.

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

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

Front suspension components corroded slightly.

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Fail 18 Nov 2021 136,370 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust corroded slightly.

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

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

Front suspension components corroded slightly.

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

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

Rear underside of vehicle corroded slightly.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 133,441 miles

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

Front headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Rear chassis corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 128,970 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))

Rear chassis slightly corroded.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 122,369 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 122,369 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both from rear brake hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both to rear brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 117,818 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 117,818 miles

Registration plate lamp not working 501 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,955 miles

both rear tyres inner edges starting to raise

Pass 9 Nov 2015 102,001 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 102,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,368 miles

front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,495 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 68,181 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 59,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 50,752 miles

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

High level brake light not working.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,262 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 35,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,551 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 23,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,829 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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EF53 ASV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EF53 ASV, 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 EF53 ASV registered?

EF53 ASV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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