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DN53 JSU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,453 mi
Last recorded122,453 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 JSU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 122,453 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 28 Jun 2017 120,240 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 120,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 113,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,845 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 106,845 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,955 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 97,955 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 87,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 87,736 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,562 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 58,201 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 46,583 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 46,583 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

high handbrake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2008 38,062 miles

N.S.F. wheeltrim missing

long handbrake travel

Fail 3 Dec 2007 29,903 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 29,903 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 24,950 miles

both front wiper blades split †

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 JSU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN53 JSU, 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 JSU registered?

DN53 JSU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is DN53 JSU safe to buy?

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