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DF53 KZA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

104,052 mi
Last recorded104,052 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 KZA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2026 104,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills and subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH front and rear frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 99,273 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 94,084 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 90,064 miles

rear reg plate little insecure

suspension components show some coorrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2022 89,016 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 89,016 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 87,546 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 87,546 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,408 miles

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 87,408 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 84,035 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 84,035 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 81,563 miles

both front headlamps misty

exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2018 81,563 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

both front headlamps misty

exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 75,053 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,662 miles

front chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,505 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front sub frame slight corrision

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,053 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 51,346 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,450 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,711 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)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 32,512 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 32,512 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 24,827 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 KZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DF53 KZA, 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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DF53 KZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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