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EJ53 HLO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,660 mi
Last recorded76,660 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HLO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2021 72,843 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,070 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 64,928 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 60,868 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,252 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 54,924 miles

discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2016 54,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

discs worn

Pass 21 Jul 2015 54,447 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,582 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 May 2013 50,183 miles

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

rear tyres sidewall deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2012 46,392 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 46,392 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,510 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 31,430 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 31,430 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2009 26,331 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 26,331 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 19,866 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 19,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,778 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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EJ53 HLO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EJ53 HLO, 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 EJ53 HLO registered?

EJ53 HLO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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