CarVerify

Free Car Check

CF53 DVV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,178 mi
Last recorded94,178 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 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 £12.99

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

RegistrationCF53 DVV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
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 12 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 94,178 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 94,177 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,785 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 90,719 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 87,757 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BRAKE JUDDER AT LOW SPEED (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 87,752 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair BRAKE JUDDER AT LOW SPEED (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 85,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD LEVEL 2.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 79,567 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 79,567 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 78,548 miles

Front BONNET UNDER COVER INSECURE

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 78,546 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front BONNET UNDER COVER INSECURE

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and screw in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 76,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and screw in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 74,370 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 74,369 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,288 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 71,288 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 69,420 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 69,419 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 67,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 67,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front manifold (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides link arms bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 63,242 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 59,278 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 59,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 56,373 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 52,801 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 47,235 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 38,170 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 31,008 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,351 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 19,371 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

CF53 DVV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CF53 DVV, 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 CF53 DVV?

You can check the full history of CF53 DVV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CF53 DVV registered?

CF53 DVV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is CF53 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF53 DVV shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CF53 DVV 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 CF53 DVV. 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.