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DU53 GJJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 GJJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 114,304 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty due to lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 114,237 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 114,237 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,057 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2023 114,057 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 113,743 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2022 113,743 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 112,965 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 105,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,035 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 99,030 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 91,988 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Off Side - Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,987 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near Side & Off Side - Upper & Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,883 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 85,881 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,487 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 81,487 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 77,721 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,897 miles

rear top brake light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2014 68,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear top brake light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,962 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 46,085 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 46,085 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 46,074 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 41,948 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 37,820 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 22 Jul 2009 31,888 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 26,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 26,853 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 15,062 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 15,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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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DU53 GJJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 DU53 GJJ, 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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DU53 GJJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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