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EO53 MZE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

76,311 mi
Last recorded76,311 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 MZE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 76,311 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 76,311 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 75,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2024 75,612 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 71,555 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,903 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,354 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 64,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 64,779 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 63,606 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 62,610 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wipers split

Rear wiper split

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2017 61,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wiper split

Pass 13 Nov 2015 59,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 56,390 miles

NSF Tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 10 Nov 2014 56,390 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

NSF Tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2013 51,684 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

NSR Tyre cracked around outer sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2012 48,099 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 48,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,564 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 90,082 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 39,587 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 39,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

OSR Tyre close to limit

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,520 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 28,963 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 24,379 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 24,379 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 21,815 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 8,767 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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EO53 MZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EO53 MZE, 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 EO53 MZE registered?

EO53 MZE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is EO53 MZE safe to buy?

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