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EY53 ZVL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,010 mi
Last recorded104,010 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 ZVL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 104,010 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Fail 29 May 2026 104,010 miles

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

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion present across all front and rear suspension units

Pass 29 May 2025 100,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 96,158 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 96,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 91,939 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 91,939 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,456 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,456 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 80,853 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2019 79,536 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,349 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 78,022 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,851 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,723 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 72,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,168 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 65,295 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,733 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 57,016 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,403 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,403 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,580 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,577 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,474 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 34,733 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 ZVL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel 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 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

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

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