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DF53 MHZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,979 mi
Last recorded103,979 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MHZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 103,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 88,034 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2024 87,607 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 79,015 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 76,933 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 76,933 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 70,385 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 70,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 62,171 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 62,171 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 59,908 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,758 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 55,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 53,719 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 51,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 50,050 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 48,156 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,160 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 43,869 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,508 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,213 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 36,382 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 MHZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 MHZ, 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 MHZ registered?

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

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