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DE53 VFX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,892 mi
Last recorded85,892 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VFX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,892 miles

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

rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2025 81,035 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (d) (i))

full under car been covered in under seal

Fail 5 Aug 2025 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high leavel (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

full under car been covered in under seal

Pass 17 Jul 2024 75,115 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 70,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,381 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 65,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 59,756 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 59,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 53,934 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 53,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 47,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,004 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 32,438 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,653 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 31,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm balled on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm baled on the outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 30,600 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,293 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 28,407 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 24,987 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre scrubbing slightly on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2010 22,590 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,184 miles

n/s/f tyre small cut in tread no cords showing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 18,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 15,152 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 11,181 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 VFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VFX, 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 VFX registered?

DE53 VFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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