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EJ53 NXB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,967 mi
Last recorded121,967 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NXB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 121,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 121,967 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 119,107 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 6 Sep 2019 119,107 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 115,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 111,157 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 111,147 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both side (1.1.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 105,911 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2015 105,895 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 20 Jul 2015 103,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 103,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2014 98,860 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,859 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 95,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 87,425 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 87,425 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,854 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 71,149 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 71,149 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 65,301 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 57,001 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 47,357 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 47,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,885 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 36,775 miles

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

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

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 NXB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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