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EF53 BWC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

132,991 mi
Last recorded132,991 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 BWC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 132,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear both rear drums covered in brake fluid ,not cleaned after repair ,impossible to check for leaks

Fail 21 Feb 2025 132,990 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 129,887 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear both wheels slightly binding

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2023 127,747 miles

Front both sides corrosion to brake discs

handbrake travel high

signs of corrosion to underbody

slight smear to front wipers

Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,743 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to under body

Fail 22 Nov 2021 127,743 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged casing damaged mirror cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

corrosion to under body

Pass 27 Nov 2020 127,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to mis shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to mis shape on inner edge

Fail 27 Nov 2020 127,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front tyre starting to mis shape on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to mis shape on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 127,736 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 127,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 126,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake travel should be ajusted

Fail 4 Apr 2018 126,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

hand brake travel should be ajusted

Pass 21 Mar 2017 126,089 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 126,088 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 121,785 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 121,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 108,725 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 108,725 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 92,584 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,322 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 79,320 miles

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 73,259 miles

advise n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2011 73,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise n/s/r seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 62,864 miles

advise front anti roll bar bushes worn

advise front wipers split

advise rear wiper smearing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 51,769 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 41,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 41,130 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,785 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,278 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 BWC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 BWC, 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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EF53 BWC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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