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EJ53 NXA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,377 mi
Last recorded88,377 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NXA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,377 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,377 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp lens cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 85,613 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 85,613 miles

Brake fluid contaminated black (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box to back box connection (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 82,946 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 72,209 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 72,209 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 76,286 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 76,286 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 72,323 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2014 67,047 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,680 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,523 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 54,466 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre has side wall damage

Pass 29 Oct 2010 48,902 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 31 Oct 2009 42,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 42,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 34,949 miles

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

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

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 31 Oct 2007 26,995 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,995 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 19,706 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 19,706 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 NXA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

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

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