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EX53 UZH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,982 mi
Last recorded119,982 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 UZH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 119,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 119,982 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 108,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill damaged

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 101,892 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 101,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2017 95,228 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 95,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 90,687 miles

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

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

Rear axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2015 85,370 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 85,370 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2014 80,112 miles

engine management defect warning light indicates fault.

eye level stoplight inoperative.

Fail 23 May 2014 80,112 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management defect warning light indicates fault.

eye level stoplight inoperative.

Pass 29 May 2013 75,199 miles

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

engine management indicates fault.

Fail 28 May 2013 75,199 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

engine management indicates fault.

Pass 22 May 2012 68,993 miles

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

engine managment fault warning lamp illuminated

Pass 29 Jul 2011 65,152 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 65,152 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 58,965 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 52,206 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,206 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,579 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 37,972 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,211 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 31,211 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 UZH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 EX53 UZH, 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 EX53 UZH registered?

EX53 UZH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is EX53 UZH safe to buy?

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