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JT53 MRT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,032 mi
Last recorded107,032 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT53 MRT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,032 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 107,032 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,025 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))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 101,499 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 101,443 miles

Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Both front (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 96,483 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 96,483 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 90,879 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 90,879 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 84,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 78,326 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 78,326 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 71,987 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 64,230 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 56,976 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 44,043 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,654 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 21,748 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 14,103 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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JT53 MRT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JT53 MRT, 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 JT53 MRT registered?

JT53 MRT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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The MOT history for JT53 MRT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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