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EJ53 HNF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,501 mi
Last recorded113,501 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 HNF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 113,501 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 110,198 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 107,308 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,842 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,983 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 98,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 94,044 miles

Rear both tyres cracked throughout tread

Fail 10 Aug 2020 94,044 miles

Rear both tyres cracked throughout tread

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 88,157 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 85,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 84,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 83,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,472 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres age cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,472 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres age cracked

Fail 17 Oct 2014 74,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 74,083 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,290 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 70,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 66,208 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 66,205 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 62,447 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 62,447 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,638 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 52,195 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 44,019 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 44,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 36,128 miles

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

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 HNF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ53 HNF, 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 HNF registered?

EJ53 HNF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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