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EK53 YSB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,436 mi
Last recorded54,436 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 YSB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 54,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 54,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 48,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 48,858 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 45,773 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 45,744 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Water inside the headlight (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Headlight too dirty (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on twin wheels bothsides (5.2.3 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bothsides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 39,725 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 20 Dec 2017 39,725 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 32,817 miles

Bumper insecure front ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2016 32,817 miles

Bumper insecure front ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 28,221 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 28,221 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,085 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 20,248 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 20,248 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 16,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 14,111 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 12,402 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,402 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 9,529 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 6,656 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 6,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 4,988 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 3,763 miles

Oil leak

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 YSB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YSB, 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 YSB registered?

EK53 YSB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is EK53 YSB safe to buy?

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