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EK52 ZBZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,501 mi
Last recorded141,501 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK52 ZBZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 141,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 140,361 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath on the samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 140,361 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive underneath on the samp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 138,181 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,355 miles

Oil leak at the sump

Pass 2 Sep 2019 128,839 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 128,839 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 123,251 miles

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))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 117,078 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 117,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 110,652 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres badly perished

Fail 1 Sep 2016 110,652 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,561 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,222 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 88,411 miles

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

nearside front tyre showing signs of cracks advised to be changed

Fail 4 Sep 2012 80,993 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 80,993 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2011 74,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2011 74,102 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 67,024 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 58,239 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,816 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 40,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,395 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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EK52 ZBZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 EK52 ZBZ, 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 EK52 ZBZ registered?

EK52 ZBZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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