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EY53 ZVD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

36,954 mi
Last recorded36,954 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 ZVD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 36,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage bushes are poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front headlamp lenses are misted creating poor beam quality

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 36,954 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front linkage bushes are poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front headlamp lenses are misted creating poor beam quality

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 35,880 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 35,880 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump sound (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres over 20 years old and poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 35,403 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 34,410 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 33,554 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 32,707 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 31,919 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 31,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 29,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 29,006 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,876 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,257 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 26,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 24,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 22,115 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 19,979 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 17,692 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

windscreen wipers starting to split

Fail 3 Sep 2010 15,590 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 15,590 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,384 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,368 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 9,456 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 7,538 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 ZVD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD registered?

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

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