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EK53 VBT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

83,695 mi
Last recorded83,695 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 VBT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 83,695 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,950 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 73,812 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,014 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 67,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 62,884 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 62,884 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 56,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 52,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and its cracking (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 52,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake bind (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and its cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 44,224 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 40,253 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 37,688 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 33,425 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,332 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,616 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,417 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,968 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 25,968 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,156 miles

front anti roll bar bush slightly worn but not to excess

Pass 19 Sep 2006 19,766 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 VBT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

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

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