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DF53 GHH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,450 mi
Last recorded105,450 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 GHH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 105,450 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 105,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 95,863 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 95,862 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pipe failure (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 86,322 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,526 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 67,443 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,680 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 63,507 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 58,968 miles

light corrosion on nsr chassis rail

Pass 10 Nov 2014 54,188 miles

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

Front tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,599 miles

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

both front tyres cracked in walls

Fail 5 Nov 2013 49,599 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front tyres cracked in walls

Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,509 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 41,326 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 37,286 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 32,383 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 32,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,420 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 22,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 15,853 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 GHH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GHH, 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 DF53 GHH registered?

DF53 GHH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 November 2003.

Is DF53 GHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 GHH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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