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EK53 ERO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

154,757 mi
Last recorded154,757 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ERO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 154,757 miles

body covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2023 149,007 miles

body covered in under seal

Pass 3 Oct 2022 144,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 137,658 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 127,830 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 120,280 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s and o/s rear sill backings becoming corroded

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2018 116,509 miles

both head lamp lenses becoming dull

n/s and o/s rear sill backings becoming corroded

n/s rear tyre becoming perished

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

rear brake discs becoming pitted

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 30 Aug 2018 116,478 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs becoming pitted

rear brake pads wearing low

both head lamp lenses becoming dull

n/s and o/s rear sill backings becoming corroded

n/s rear tyre becoming perished

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Sep 2017 112,134 miles

1. Both front tyres at legal limits. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 106,258 miles

Both head lamps at lower level

Both headlamps getting poor

Pass 1 Sep 2015 103,207 miles

as per failure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 103,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Hand brake travel close to limit.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 99,048 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 89,668 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 89,582 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 81,221 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 39,964 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre perished

rear suspension mounting bushes perished

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,781 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 24,130 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 24,130 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 ERO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EK53 ERO, 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 ERO registered?

EK53 ERO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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