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KJ53 MPZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,916 mi
Last recorded113,916 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 MPZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2025 113,916 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected broken away most /bracket corroded and missing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2024 113,371 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened corroded parts and mounting brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

min reserve hand brake travel

Pass 24 Aug 2023 112,793 miles

Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side of car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,103 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at center to rear box almost corroded away close to being insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 112,103 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working tapped lamp came on still working on test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working not working tapped lamp came on still working on test (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at center to rear box almost corroded away close to being insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 111,226 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 110,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 108,834 miles

Exhaust mid pipe deteriorated - at rear join

corrosion to both rear inner sills, rear chassis rails & rear axel

Fail 16 Aug 2019 108,823 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mid pipe deteriorated - at rear join

corrosion to both rear inner sills, rear chassis rails & rear axel

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,158 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,619 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,404 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,130 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 73,764 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 64,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 55,953 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,627 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 48,627 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 44,286 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 38,735 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 35,310 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 26,398 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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KJ53 MPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KJ53 MPZ, 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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KJ53 MPZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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