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EJ53 NXU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,374 mi
Last recorded42,374 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 NXU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 42,374 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 41,112 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 39,524 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 38,780 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 38,107 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres starting to ware on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot clip deteriorated

Pass 10 Jun 2021 36,449 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 35,343 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 33,622 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 32,291 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 32,291 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 30,279 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 30,279 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 26,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,823 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 21,385 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 19,882 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 19,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre 155/80-13 o/s/f tyre155/13

Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,203 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 16,203 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 14,887 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 14,201 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 13,164 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 12,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,045 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 NXU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

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

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