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DE53 AUJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

188,342 mi
Last recorded188,342 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 AUJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2025 188,342 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear axle corroded.

Pass 4 Oct 2024 185,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle structure corroded.

Fail 4 Oct 2024 185,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

under vehicle structure corroded.

Pass 7 Oct 2023 182,017 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 182,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 179,361 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 179,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 175,888 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 175,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 172,482 miles

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

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

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

Rear inner sill slight coroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2019 168,952 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 168,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 164,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2018 164,943 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both side. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill slight corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2017 162,588 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 162,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 159,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 152,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 146,683 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 134,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 134,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,432 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 116,432 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 106,864 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 106,864 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 94,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 80,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 65,105 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 49,849 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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DE53 AUJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc 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 DE53 AUJ, 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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DE53 AUJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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