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EK53 EPZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,358 mi
Last recorded151,358 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 EPZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 151,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 151,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Remove and refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 149,012 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 147,435 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,810 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 136,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 131,300 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 131,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 125,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 17 Mar 2015 125,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit

Fail 1 Apr 2014 108,205 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING VEIW OF ROAD.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 108,205 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT AFFECTING VEIW OF ROAD.

Fail 25 Mar 2013 97,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 97,949 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,722 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,391 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 49,294 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 39,552 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,125 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,905 miles

drivers seat can not be moved to access to rear of car

hand brake all most has no reserve travel

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 EPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK53 EPZ registered?

EK53 EPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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