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DE53 JZJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

129,752 mi
Last recorded129,752 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 JZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 129,752 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure/suspension components has corrosion front to rear

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 129,503 miles

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

Vehicle structure/suspension components has slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 129,459 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 126,936 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 126,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 123,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 118,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 114,499 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 110,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 102,125 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

both sides front anti roll bar link bushes perished and splitting

hand brake lever travel

Fail 6 Sep 2018 102,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear centre section flange corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both sides front anti roll bar link bushes perished and splitting

both wiper blades poor

hand brake lever travel

Pass 8 Sep 2017 95,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S and O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bracket (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S and O/S (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 93,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Aug 2016 93,259 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 93,028 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 90,814 miles

N/S/F Tyre Slightly Wearing On Outer Edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 90,814 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F Tyre Slightly Wearing On Outer Edge.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 88,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,235 miles

Battery Insecure.

Front Exhaust Mounting Bracket Corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,846 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 81,846 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 77,446 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 77,446 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 70,506 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 62,436 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 11 Sep 2007 53,294 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 53,260 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,177 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 JZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 JZJ, 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 JZJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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