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DE53 HDC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,502 mi
Last recorded99,502 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HDC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 99,502 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2025 96,396 miles

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

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

full underbody corroded including all suspension parts and subframe

high level brae light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2025 96,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

full underbody corroded including all suspension parts and subframe

high level brae light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2024 93,416 miles

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

full underbody

Fail 19 Feb 2024 93,416 miles

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

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

full underbody

Pass 20 Feb 2023 90,082 miles

all under body has age related surface corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2022 86,850 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 83,854 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 83,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 76,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate slightly detiorated

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 76,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate slightly detiorated

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear underside surface corrosion

Fail 16 Feb 2018 69,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear underside surface corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,675 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 65,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

wipers split on edges

Pass 22 Jul 2015 53,856 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 53,856 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

rear wiper split

Pass 17 Jul 2014 44,604 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 36,897 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,897 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,472 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,296 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 23,354 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 20,622 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,783 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 14,460 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 HDC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black 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 DE53 HDC, 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 HDC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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