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DX53 UST

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,344 mi
Last recorded110,344 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 UST
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 110,344 miles

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

underbody has surface rust

Fail 20 Jun 2026 110,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

underbody has surface rust

Pass 4 Feb 2025 108,150 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 108,150 miles

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

General underbody corrosion

General underbody corrosion

Parking brake has reserve travel

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 106,279 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s front & rear leads to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s &o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,754 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 100,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r & o/s/r chassis to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 100,686 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog light inop

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake lever high

Pass 12 Mar 2020 96,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 87,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

both sides front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2015 60,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 45,921 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 42,528 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,978 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 37,065 miles

Off side front tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,508 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 31,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,255 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,702 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,430 miles

passenger side front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

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 UST is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UST, 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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DX53 UST is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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