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DX53 UTF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 UTF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 147,689 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 84,904 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 84,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,518 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 75,518 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 65,471 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 65,470 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 65,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 60,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 56,459 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2015 56,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding on (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2014 52,176 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)

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated, but not adversely affecting output or aim.

Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,176 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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)

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated, but not adversely affecting output or aim.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,636 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,563 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 43,563 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,342 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 35,905 miles

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

front discs corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 21,284 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 15,717 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 12,121 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,819 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 UTF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 UTF, 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 UTF registered?

DX53 UTF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is DX53 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 UTF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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