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EO53 VDG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

133,854 mi
Last recorded133,854 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 133,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 99,002 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 98,914 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 77,798 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 76,929 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 76,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 75,138 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,745 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated advise brake adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 72,745 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated advise brake adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,439 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,077 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 59,538 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 56,566 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 53,806 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 51,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,351 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 45,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 43,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 36,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 36,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,468 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,092 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 30,092 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 26,267 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,734 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

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 VDG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 VDG, 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 VDG registered?

EO53 VDG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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