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DE53 YFO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,883 mi
Last recorded100,883 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 YFO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 100,883 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,476 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 94,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect inside of light bouncing around (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 86,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 86,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also damaged to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 79,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake effort only just met requirements

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 79,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Fogged lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake effort only just met requirements

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 73,027 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 73,005 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 66,819 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

scratches and marks to all parts of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2019 65,597 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 65,553 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both link bar rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,696 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 55,921 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 53,406 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 50,758 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 44,984 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,115 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 39,074 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,002 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,384 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 27,560 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,510 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 YFO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue 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 YFO, 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 YFO registered?

DE53 YFO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 September 2003.

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