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FH53 EZC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,234 mi
Last recorded97,234 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 EZC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2022 97,234 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of both mains (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,114 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 86,114 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 82,065 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 78,028 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 74,246 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 74,246 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 72,058 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 72,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,496 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 70,496 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,565 miles

Both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Corrosion to ehxhaust manifold

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 68,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Both front suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Corrosion to ehxhaust manifold

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 64,774 miles

Signs of an old water leak from around the radiator lower casing.

The nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bushes starting to split, showing signs of wear.

The offside front wiper blade split at the edge of the blade.

The offside rear hub brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 64,752 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Signs of an old water leak from around the radiator lower casing.

The nearside front and offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bushes starting to split, showing signs of wear.

The nearside front tyre worn very low and close to the legal limit.

The offside front tyre worn low.

The offside front wiper blade split at the edge of the blade.

The offside rear hub brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

The offside rear tyre starting to wear low.

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,550 miles

Both front tyres are worn low in places.

The exhaust system is showing some minor signs of corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front suspension anti roll bar link arm rubber bushes are deteriorated.

The off side rear view mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,550 miles

Both front tyres are worn low in places.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

The exhaust system is showing some minor signs of corrosion in places.

The off side and near side front suspension anti roll bar link arm rubber bushes are deteriorated.

The off side rear view mirror glass is cracked.

Fail 21 Dec 2011 55,170 miles

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

The front brake pads appear to be worn low.

The near side rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit around the outer edge of the tread.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 55,170 miles

The front brake pads appear to be worn low.

The near side rear tyre is worn close to the legal limit around the outer edge of the tread.

Pass 16 Dec 2010 46,737 miles

The front brake pads appear to be wearing low.

The off side and near side front anti roll bar link arm bushes are showing some signs of wear.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 41,296 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit around the outer edges of the tread.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,339 miles

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Nearside front offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 33,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Nearside front offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bushes showing signs of wear.

Offside front tyre worn very low on the inner edge.

Pass 12 Dec 2007 25,214 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,483 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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FH53 EZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FH53 EZC, 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 FH53 EZC registered?

FH53 EZC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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