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DF53 GGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,605 mi
Last recorded76,605 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 76,605 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both almost flat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both trilling arm bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both also thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 69,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both bush damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 53,925 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 53,923 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 52,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 52,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 51,399 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 49,629 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 48,817 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 48,150 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 43,860 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 43,860 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 42,606 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 42,606 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 35,707 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 33,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 33,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,933 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,709 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 24 Nov 2010 27,222 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes starting to perish

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,227 miles

front brake discs worn (lipped)

front brake pads worn very low

Pass 21 Nov 2008 19,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 16,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 12,604 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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DF53 GGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 DF53 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF53 GGU registered?

DF53 GGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DF53 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 GGU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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