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EK53 VBG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,576 mi
Last recorded101,576 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VBG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 101,576 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,729 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 95,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 90,705 miles

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

both head lamp patterns slightly faded

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge but not exposing inner cording at present

n/s/f tyre tread ON the legal limit! 175/65/14

Fail 7 Oct 2014 90,536 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

both head lamp patterns slightly faded

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge but not exposing inner cording at present

n/s/f tyre tread ON the legal limit! 175/65/14

Fail 11 Sep 2013 81,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both headlamp patterns are slightly faded

rear bumper slightly loose but is still secure at present

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,917 miles

both headlamp patterns are slightly faded

rear bumper slightly loose but is still secure at present

Pass 6 Sep 2012 79,009 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 78,934 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,385 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 67,541 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,423 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,106 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 58,397 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 42,119 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 VBG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

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

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