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EK53 TOU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

141,401 mi
Last recorded141,401 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 TOU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 141,401 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front drop link bushes worn

rear sill to floor sections,axle mounting points and suspension badly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2022 141,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front drop link bushes worn

rear sill to floor sections,axle mounting points and suspension badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 13,146 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and under body in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 13,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills and under body in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 139,548 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS CORRODED

WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS

Fail 14 Feb 2020 139,548 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS PERISHED ON SIDEWALL

UNDERSIDE OF CAR IS CORRODED

WEAR AND TEAR IS SHOWING IN ALL AREAS

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 138,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 138,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 134,602 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 129,062 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 116,882 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 104,417 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,037 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 91,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,009 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 74,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 69,772 miles

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s front door dented

o/s front door badly dented

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2010 64,888 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 5 Oct 2010 64,888 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Sep 2009 60,002 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 47,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front spring hitting inner wheel arch trim

Fail 20 Sep 2008 47,787 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside front spring hitting inner wheel arch trim

Fail 29 Sep 2007 34,503 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2007 34,503 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,532 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 TOU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TOU, 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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EK53 TOU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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