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EJ53 WYM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,979 mi
Last recorded142,979 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 142,979 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 132,720 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 128,533 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 125,200 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 121,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 118,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 113,940 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 107,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 99,342 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,607 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 89,489 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,531 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 85,531 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 76,577 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 76,577 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 67,853 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 67,851 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,481 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 48,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,104 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,009 miles

near side rear tyre been run flat

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 WYM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 WYM, 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 WYM registered?

EJ53 WYM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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