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EY53 ZTK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,720 mi
Last recorded96,720 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 ZTK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2025 96,720 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 95,201 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 95,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 92,961 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished ( 2012 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (2013 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 92,961 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished ( 2012 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perished (2013 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 91,173 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres surface cracks on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 91,173 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury inner wheel arch panel insecure and rubbing on tyre when on lock to lock (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres surface cracks on treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 89,231 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 89,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 88,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm tread on max limit (5.2.3 (e))

emission test just with in limit

Fail 19 Aug 2020 88,425 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight tarnished no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached link bar broken away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6 mm tread on max limit (5.2.3 (e))

emission test just with in limit

Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in centre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 24,308 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has a nail in centre tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,928 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,928 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 80,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,930 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,215 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 70,887 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,664 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,826 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 55,459 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 51,717 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 51,716 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 42,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 38,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,292 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 ZTK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 EY53 ZTK, 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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EY53 ZTK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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