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EY53 OYJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,608 mi
Last recorded100,608 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 OYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 100,608 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 100,608 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 88,469 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 88,453 miles

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 chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,914 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel showing resistance when rotated requires investigated.

Pass 20 Aug 2022 83,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel showing resistance when rotated. Requires investigation.

Fail 16 Aug 2022 82,978 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel showing resistance when rotated. Requires investigation.

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,464 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,131 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Aug 2020 76,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 May 2019 72,031 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front headlamps faded

Pass 9 May 2018 68,380 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2017 64,717 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 60,718 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 57,646 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 53,321 miles

n/s/r tyre perished/cracked

slight restriction o/s/f brake

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,089 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 43,319 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2011 43,319 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,307 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 46,613 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,327 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,327 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 34,884 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 21,146 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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EY53 OYJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY53 OYJ, 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 EY53 OYJ registered?

EY53 OYJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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