CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS53 OEB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,958 mi
Last recorded103,958 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OEB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2021 103,958 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body and multiple suspension components corroded but not seriously effecting its strength causing a sharp edge or projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 99,951 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 86,156 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 76,545 miles

Off side headlamp poor beam pattern

Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Fail 18 Oct 2018 76,545 miles

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

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

Off side headlamp poor beam pattern

Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,690 miles

Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Fail 13 Dec 2017 72,690 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

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

Slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2016 69,828 miles

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Corrosion on front brake discs

High level brake lamp out

slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Fail 15 Dec 2016 69,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working Stop lamp not working when rear lamps are also on (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both headlamps poor beam pattern

Corrosion on front brake discs

High level brake lamp out

slight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,441 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

High level brake lamp out

Pass 31 Dec 2014 599,905 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 53,829 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 47,945 miles

High level brake light not working

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 47,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

High level brake light not working

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,875 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 42,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 10 Jul 2010 39,026 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2010 39,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2009 35,781 miles

SEE TYRE REPORT

UNEVEN WEAR TO NSF TYRE

Fail 11 Jul 2009 35,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

SCREW IN OSR TYRE

SEE TYRE REPORT

UNEVEN WEAR TO NSF TYRE

Pass 14 Jul 2008 29,280 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,373 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 19,876 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS53 OEB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DS53 OEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DS53 OEB?

You can check the full history of DS53 OEB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS53 OEB registered?

DS53 OEB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is DS53 OEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS53 OEB shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS53 OEB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS53 OEB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.