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DN53 JNO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

69,291 mi
Last recorded69,291 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 JNO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 69,291 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front exhaust skin detached

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch missing

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 69,252 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sil jack point (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding n/s o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front exhaust skin detached

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch missing

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 64,477 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 64,467 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 59,142 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 59,470 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,219 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 56,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted offside & nearside (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,793 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,206 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 51,292 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 51,292 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 47,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,153 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 41,455 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 39,507 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,851 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,540 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,375 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 17,807 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,727 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 8,313 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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DN53 JNO 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 DN53 JNO, 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 DN53 JNO registered?

DN53 JNO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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