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DA53 ZJV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,935 mi
Last recorded162,935 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZJV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 162,935 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 162,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear and both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 155,628 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear Covered In Underseal (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside & Offside Shock Absorbers Corroded Covered In Underseal

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered In Underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded Covered In Underseal

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Axle Mounting Area Along Both Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Covered In Underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 147,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front & Rear Suspension Covered With Heavy Under Seal

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer Sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Child Car Seat's Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Nearside & Offside Along Both Inner Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 144,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 144,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 138,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 137,845 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 29 May 2020 137,837 miles

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

Emissions not tested leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2019 130,430 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 130,428 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 114,257 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,226 miles

Nearside Front headlight lens going opaque

Fail 16 Feb 2016 103,226 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front headlight lens going opaque

Fail 18 Feb 2015 92,797 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 92,797 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 82,592 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2014 82,592 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2013 72,969 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 68,787 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 61,718 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,440 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,176 miles

front disc pads appear low

nearside front tyre flat

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,160 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,018 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 ZJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA53 ZJV, 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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DA53 ZJV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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