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EK53 EOU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

71,685 mi
Last recorded71,685 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EOU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 71,685 miles

both front anti roll bars bushes perishing

Fail 30 Sep 2017 71,621 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)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bars bushes perishing

front bumper is loose

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres starting to crack

rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,827 miles

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper worn

Fail 22 Oct 2016 69,822 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake lever travel high

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear wiper worn

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlamp insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 64,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 64,934 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 62,623 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 60,881 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 60,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 5,873 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,677 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 54,705 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,821 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Oct 2008 50,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,923 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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EK53 EOU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EK53 EOU, 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 EK53 EOU registered?

EK53 EOU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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