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DG53 WHA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,723 mi
Last recorded110,723 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 WHA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 110,723 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front (5.2.3 (e))

brake hose has a slight corrosion to ferrule both side front, both side rear

front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear lower subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

rear lower vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, both side rear chassis and inner seal corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2024 103,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,904 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded osf,nsr,osr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing,advise (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a chip,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis and inner sills corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 98,903 miles

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

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

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn osf and nsf bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working osf and nsf side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall,close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed aborted due to RPM issues (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osf,nsf,osr,nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded osf,nsr,osr,advise (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged osf and nsf,advise (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened osf and nsf,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing,advise (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a chip,advise (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced osr and nsr chassis and inner sills corroded,advise (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 91,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 87,821 miles

Advise centre exhaust corroded.

Advise n,s lens missing.

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 87,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 82,605 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 82,605 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 68,159 miles

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

excessive parking lever travel

nearside, offside front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2017 58,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,822 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 53,244 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 53,229 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,484 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 47,590 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 44,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 44,387 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,327 miles

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

parking brake lever travel

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,673 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 30,665 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 26,811 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 22,888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 18,625 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 WHA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

DG53 WHA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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