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DA53 UYB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,613 mi
Last recorded74,613 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 UYB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 74,613 miles

Rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2025 74,380 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 74,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 74,084 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 73,327 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 73,327 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 72,659 miles

Both rear brake pipes have rusty ends at flex

Headlight lenses fogging

Offside Rear wheel bearing has play

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,863 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 71,862 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 71,259 miles

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

both headlight lens fogging over

Pass 11 Dec 2018 70,722 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 70,722 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 70,266 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 70,266 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread 175/65 r14

Offside Rear tyre cracking on inner side wall

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a slight brake bind

both front anti roll bar links worn

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,898 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 68,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced uv damage, no enough light out put (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced uv damage not enough light out put (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 67,705 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 66,663 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 66,663 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 63,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 63,661 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,671 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 55,751 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 53,670 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 42,891 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,876 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 UYB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYB, 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 DA53 UYB registered?

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

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