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DE53 NHO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,266 mi
Last recorded136,266 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NHO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 136,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Drop sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 127,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount / drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount / drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 127,763 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount / drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount / drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,471 miles

Front both side top mount play.

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

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

age related corrosion to nearside and offside rear under body sills

Fail 20 Aug 2024 119,471 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

age related corrosion to nearside and offside rear under body sills

Pass 12 Aug 2023 109,218 miles

age related corrosion to nearside and offside rear under body sills

nearside and offside front tyres wearing slightly on edges

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished and cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2022 95,910 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 82,987 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 82,987 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 78,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 78,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has age related cracking

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

Offside Front Tyre has age related cracking

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,687 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 61,752 miles

handbrake lever close to the end of its reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2015 57,762 miles

handbrake lever close to the end of its reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2014 55,809 miles

handbrake lever close to the end of its reserve travel

Pass 25 Oct 2013 53,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 50,308 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,250 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 42,109 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 38,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,301 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,157 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 27,692 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 NHO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE53 NHO, 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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What year was DE53 NHO registered?

DE53 NHO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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