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EJ53 NWU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,155 mi
Last recorded121,155 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NWU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 121,155 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of light corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2025 121,155 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm 155/80/13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of light corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 115,936 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 115,936 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 112,832 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 112,832 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,645 miles

Headlights beam pattern weak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 105,859 miles

Both head lights beam patterns fading

N/S/R tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Feb 2020 103,176 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 103,176 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 97,070 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 89,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 80,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 72,994 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 72,994 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2014 56,075 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,392 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 46,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 39,307 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,307 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,845 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 28,249 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 synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Nov 2008 22,190 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,190 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,255 miles

o/s outer sill damaged

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 NWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NWU, 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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EJ53 NWU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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