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KN53 NTJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,801 mi
Last recorded97,801 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 NTJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,801 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 97,801 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside lenses deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,581 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 97,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 96,931 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 96,732 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange seriously deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2022 96,727 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside - last 30mm before rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust flange seriously deteriorated

Pass 24 Sep 2021 96,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Head lamp lenses deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear pipes - last 25mm corroded before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,797 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,797 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,230 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,789 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 87,591 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,249 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,273 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 82,253 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 79,508 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 24 Sep 2012 75,418 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 72,569 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack and split

Pass 22 Sep 2010 68,571 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 68,571 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 64,646 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,302 miles

WINDSCREEN HAS DAMAGE NOT CONTAINED WITHIN A 10MM CIRCLE IN ZONE A BUT NOT IN SWEPT AREA AND DOES NOT AFFECT DRIVERS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 54,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 34,626 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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KN53 NTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol 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 KN53 NTJ, 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

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What year was KN53 NTJ registered?

KN53 NTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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