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EK53 TBZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

60,163 mi
Last recorded60,163 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TBZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 60,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 59,925 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre cracking.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 59,377 miles

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

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 58,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,284 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,890 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 54,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 69,359 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,585 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,823 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 37,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,039 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,095 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)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 28,095 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 22,949 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 TBZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

EK53 TBZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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