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DG53 KRE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,733 mi
Last recorded115,733 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 KRE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,733 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 115,732 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side's (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both side's (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 100,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 100,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / uneven wear / tyre size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades deteriorated / split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 84,929 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / uneven wear / tyre size 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades deteriorated / split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 66,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 41,676 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 41,676 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 38,029 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 37,758 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 37,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 37,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 36,695 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,356 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 36,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 35,710 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,428 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,530 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,549 miles

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2008 28,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 24,331 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 19,044 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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DG53 KRE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DG53 KRE, 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 DG53 KRE registered?

DG53 KRE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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