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DE53 UZD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,318 mi
Last recorded96,318 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 UZD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,318 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole center box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer shoulder and scrubbed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 95,952 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

both front and nearside rear tyres 10 years old date code 2014

Pass 27 Sep 2023 95,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 95,137 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 94,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 94,371 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 93,954 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,781 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 93,781 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,246 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,757 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 89,757 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2017 87,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 84,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 84,371 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,014 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,014 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,400 miles

slight lump in nearside rear tyre on outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 73,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 70,371 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 66,047 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,095 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,691 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,500 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,692 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,950 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 UZD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UZD, 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 UZD registered?

DE53 UZD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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