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CE53 MDU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

26,984 mi
Last recorded26,984 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 MDU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 26,984 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 20,143 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 16,568 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 14,912 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 14,743 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 14,522 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 14,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 14,230 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 13,759 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 13,759 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 13,122 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,627 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,137 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 114,423 miles

4 tyres perish

Pass 5 Sep 2013 10,550 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 9,781 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front and rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2011 8,823 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 7,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 6,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 5,448 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 4,432 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 3,389 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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CE53 MDU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 CE53 MDU, 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 CE53 MDU?

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What year was CE53 MDU registered?

CE53 MDU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is CE53 MDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 MDU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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