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EK53 ERU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,933 mi
Last recorded93,933 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 ERU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 93,933 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2023 93,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 93,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 90,210 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 87,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 82,948 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 79,748 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 78,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 76,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 73,871 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO CLOSE LEGEL LIMIT OFF SIDE (4.1.E.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN TO CLOSE TO LEGIL LIMIT NEAR SIDE (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,801 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 70,801 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 65,813 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 56,302 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,353 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 47,286 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 6 Aug 2010 47,286 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,062 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 33,138 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 21,187 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 ERU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc 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 EK53 ERU, 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 ERU registered?

EK53 ERU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for EK53 ERU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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