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EK53 WGD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,596 mi
Last recorded147,596 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 WGD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 147,596 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 147,596 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 142,492 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have perishing cracks

misting of oil under engine

Fail 5 Feb 2018 142,492 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres have perishing cracks

misting of oil under engine

Pass 4 Feb 2017 127,759 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

misting of oil under the engine

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 4 Feb 2017 127,759 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

misting of oil under the engine

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 111,717 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 90,565 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 81,395 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 70,913 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 60,516 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,516 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 44,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 33,468 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 28,086 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,548 miles

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

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 WGD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD registered?

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

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