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DA53 OBE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

68,077 mi
Last recorded68,077 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 OBE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 68,077 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 68,053 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2024 66,318 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 64,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 63,156 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 63,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 59,564 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 57,109 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 53,095 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 53,095 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 52,027 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 52,027 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 51,038 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 51,038 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,122 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 43,926 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 43,926 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

OSF wiper split

Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,073 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 33,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,905 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 25,942 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 19,453 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,791 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,001 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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DA53 OBE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 DA53 OBE, 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 DA53 OBE registered?

DA53 OBE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is DA53 OBE safe to buy?

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