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DX53 GRU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

115,188 mi
Last recorded115,188 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 GRU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 115,188 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 113,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,217 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,411 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 103,253 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,793 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,716 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 94,328 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 94,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 88,114 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 81,330 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 74,180 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 67,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 63,215 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 60,457 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,116 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 51,352 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 45,112 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,532 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 35,532 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 24 Aug 2007 25,155 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,152 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 GRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GRU, 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 GRU?

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What year was DX53 GRU registered?

DX53 GRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is DX53 GRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 GRU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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