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DU53 MDE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,248 mi
Last recorded136,248 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 MDE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 136,248 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 126,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 115,277 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 102,985 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 102,502 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 98,155 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 96,874 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 29,507 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 90,724 miles

Nearside and offside front drop link bushes deteriorated

Offside rear axle support bush started to deteriorate

Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,710 miles

Nearside and Offside front drop links deteriorated

Offside front lower arm, rear bush deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,440 miles

Air freshner removed on test

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 74,754 miles

Front brake pads getting low. Both front suspension droplink bushes perishing.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 68,960 miles

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

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

n/s wiper split on end

one jet blocked on n/s washer

surface cracks over both rear tyres

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,960 miles

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

n/s wiper split on end

one jet blocked on n/s washer

surface cracks over both rear tyres

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 54,426 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,425 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 45,421 miles

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes split.

rear beam axle bushes splitting.

Fail 1 Sep 2007 36,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise front anti-rollbar bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 1 Sep 2007 36,659 miles

advise front anti-rollbar bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,551 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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DU53 MDE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DU53 MDE, 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

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What year was DU53 MDE registered?

DU53 MDE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is DU53 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU53 MDE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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