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DV53 EFR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,473 mi
Last recorded82,473 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 EFR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 82,473 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 82,020 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,094 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 76,640 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 72,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 70,240 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 67,832 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 57,705 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 53,445 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,638 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,164 miles

sill trims fitted, partial examination only

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,039 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 29,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,615 miles

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

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2007 24,095 miles

slight corrosion on inner face of o/s/f disc

Fail 31 Oct 2007 23,804 miles

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished.

n/s/r tyre worn to approx 2.5mm on outer edge.

slight corrosion on o/s/f brake disc.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,317 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 18,317 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)

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 EFR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DV53 EFR, 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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What year was DV53 EFR registered?

DV53 EFR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is DV53 EFR safe to buy?

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