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DA53 ZWB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,383 mi
Last recorded129,383 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 ZWB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 129,383 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear outer sills covered heavily with underseal

traces of filler found

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 119,315 miles

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front JET WASHER SLIGHTLY WEAK

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2024 119,305 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front JET WASHER SLIGHTLY WEAK

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 113,254 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 111,725 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,989 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 108,402 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 102,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect wrong way dip (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 156,726 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 98,281 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 93,104 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,666 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,675 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 82,675 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,660 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 72,660 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 67,087 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)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 60,525 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 53,288 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,212 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 37,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,875 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 ZWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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