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DV53 EFO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,798 mi
Last recorded62,798 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EFO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 62,798 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion body mounting areas

Surface corrosion rear axle

Pass 19 Sep 2024 62,006 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion ALL exhaust system

Surface corrosion ALL front suspension components

Surface corrosion rear axle

Surface corrosion rear axle mounting areas

Fail 16 Sep 2024 61,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion ALL exhaust system

Surface corrosion ALL front suspension components

Surface corrosion rear axle

Surface corrosion rear axle mounting areas

Pass 11 Sep 2023 61,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 61,286 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 60,472 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 59,896 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 59,487 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 58,797 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 57,618 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 56,569 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,089 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 53,611 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar links bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 53,611 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both anti roll bar links bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 52,509 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 52,509 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 50,894 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 47,106 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,185 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 41,670 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 38,706 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,706 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 35,591 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 35,591 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

bonnet dented next to badge

nearside rear door dented

offside front door mirror scratched

offside front wiper rubber split

Fail 22 Sep 2006 28,190 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

bonnet dented next to badge

nearside rear door dented

offside front door mirror scratched

offside front wiper rubber 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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DV53 EFO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DV53 EFO, 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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DV53 EFO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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