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DX53 EXL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

132,268 mi
Last recorded132,268 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EXL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 132,268 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 107,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 93,172 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,759 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 84,200 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,428 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,314 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 74,314 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,674 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 62,969 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,704 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 51,955 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 46,007 miles

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

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

exhaust blowing

Pass 9 Oct 2013 42,201 miles

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

advise o/s headlight aim just met requirments

Pass 12 Oct 2012 37,216 miles

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 12 Oct 2011 32,748 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 50,095 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 22,828 miles

front brake pads getting low hand brake getting to end of travel

Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 13,242 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 8,258 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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DX53 EXL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 DX53 EXL, 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

How do I check the history of DX53 EXL?

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What year was DX53 EXL registered?

DX53 EXL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is DX53 EXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 EXL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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