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EX53 OJM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,398 mi
Last recorded102,398 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 OJM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 102,398 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 101,852 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 101,255 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 96,393 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,512 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 91,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 85,173 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 85,166 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,338 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2019 77,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.00 (lowest reading 4.17) (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 66,813 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 63,205 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 63,205 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 56,799 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 56,799 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,644 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 54,643 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

EML on.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 50,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,334 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 44,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 37,023 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,982 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,107 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,796 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,691 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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EX53 OJM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 EX53 OJM, 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 EX53 OJM registered?

EX53 OJM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 OJM safe to buy?

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