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EJ53 HMX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,365 mi
Last recorded71,365 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HMX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,365 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre deteriorating and wearing low

rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 20 Oct 2016 71,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre deteriorating and wearing low

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2015 64,992 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 64,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 62,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 62,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,797 miles

scratch to screen

wear to anti-roll bushes

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,683 miles

deterioration to front anti-roll bushes

scratch to screen

Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,683 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

deterioration to front anti-roll bushes

scratch to screen

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,695 miles

Battery insecure

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)

scratch to screen

Fail 27 Oct 2011 50,695 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

scratch to screen

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,306 miles

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

scratch to screen

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,189 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has travel

Fail 26 Oct 2009 35,189 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake has travel

Fail 28 Oct 2008 25,904 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)

parking brake has travel.

Pass 28 Oct 2008 25,904 miles

parking brake has travel.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,118 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 15,615 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 15,615 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 HMX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 HMX, 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 HMX registered?

EJ53 HMX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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