CarVerify

Free Car Check

GU53 EKA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,243 mi
Last recorded98,243 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 EKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 98,243 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,769 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion including suspension components

Pass 27 Jul 2023 89,825 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 89,825 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 87,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 84,529 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake lever

Fail 26 Jul 2021 84,523 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 81,484 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,817 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 78,815 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 76,063 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive timing chain cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,845 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,835 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 65,618 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 61,722 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,722 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,167 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 50,557 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,180 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 39,180 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 39,180 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 32,307 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,801 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 19,106 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 13,333 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GU53 EKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU53 EKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU53 EKA?

You can check the full history of GU53 EKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU53 EKA registered?

GU53 EKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is GU53 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU53 EKA shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU53 EKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GU53 EKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.