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EO53 VBY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

68,351 mi
Last recorded68,351 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 VBY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 68,351 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 68,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 66,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 64,606 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 64,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 62,576 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 60,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,606 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 58,028 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,057 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,089 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,935 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,834 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 47,091 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,994 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 42,058 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,503 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 36,600 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,263 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,948 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 26,823 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,823 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 20,354 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 VBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EO53 VBY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO53 VBY registered?

EO53 VBY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is EO53 VBY safe to buy?

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