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DU53 UJL

2003 Daihatsu Yrv

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

109,344 mi
Last recorded109,344 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Daihatsu Yrv48,337 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 UJL
MakeDaihatsu
ModelYrv
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 109,344 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 105,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,191 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 95,627 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 89,395 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,888 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 85,888 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 75,629 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,112 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,228 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 52,548 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,208 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,552 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,498 miles

Advise - Front Brake Discs Worn

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 35,378 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 25,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 18,609 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Daihatsu Yrv?

Based on 40,200 MOT tests across 2,927 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,821
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,927
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,732
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,718
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,385
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,334
Registration plate lamp not working 956
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DU53 UJL is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Daihatsu Yrv models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 48,337 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daihatsu Yrv fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,732 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU53 UJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daihatsu Yrv typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Daihatsu Yrv is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU53 UJL registered?

DU53 UJL is a 2003 Daihatsu Yrv, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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