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DX53 USO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

50,072 mi
Last recorded50,072 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 USO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 50,072 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 48,897 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mntg corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 47,819 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 47,819 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 46,529 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,532 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 45,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 44,738 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 44,730 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 44,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,005 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joining to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joining to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 43,002 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joining to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear joining to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 41,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 39,789 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both headlights have only just met light output criteria

Pass 26 Oct 2015 38,053 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsf tyre has small cut in outer sidewall but no cords exposed

osr tyre punctured and repairable

Pass 16 Oct 2014 35,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 33,213 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Front headlight lenses weathered

Fail 22 Oct 2013 33,213 miles

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

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

Cut in nearside front tyre outer wall, but not deep enough to reach the ply or chords

Front headlight lenses weathered

Pass 22 Oct 2012 30,851 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 28,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 25,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,682 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 23,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 21,424 miles

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Fail 22 Oct 2008 21,424 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 18,711 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,478 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 USO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DX53 USO, 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 DX53 USO registered?

DX53 USO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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