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DE53 VGT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

172,187 mi
Last recorded172,187 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VGT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 172,187 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 172,187 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 170,333 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 164,802 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 162,012 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 154,014 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 143,998 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 143,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 133,207 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 133,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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 11 Aug 2017 123,367 miles

Management light on

Fail 11 Aug 2017 123,367 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2016 118,076 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 109,329 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 109,329 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 102,947 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 102,947 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 93,370 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 93,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 86,806 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 86,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 80,888 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,499 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,060 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,060 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 48,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 2,187 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 VGT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

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

Is DE53 VGT safe to buy?

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