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EK53 LSE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

143,310 mi
Last recorded143,310 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LSE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 143,310 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 142,314 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 141,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 139,913 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 139,900 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill by trailing arm mounting (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 138,741 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,287 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 136,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 135,110 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 133,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 132,389 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 129,471 miles

Centre FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE 23%

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 127,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 127,493 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 118,348 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 118,348 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear axle front suspension bushes worn

Pass 24 Sep 2011 103,337 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 96,629 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,797 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 77,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,098 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,535 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 LSE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE registered?

EK53 LSE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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