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DA53 UXH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

143,007 mi
Last recorded143,007 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UXH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 143,007 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 142,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 141,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Sep 2024 141,770 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2023 140,129 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 140,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 137,159 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated long travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 133,315 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 133,315 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 131,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 131,211 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 129,050 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 129,050 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 125,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 122,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 122,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 118,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is out of shape and is cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear is cracking

Fail 23 Sep 2016 118,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is out of shape and is cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear is cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,441 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 115,441 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,811 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,778 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 96,778 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 83,493 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,139 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2008 38,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,668 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 UXH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 UXH, 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 UXH registered?

DA53 UXH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DA53 UXH shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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