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DY53 WTZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,359 mi
Last recorded155,359 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WTZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 155,359 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 155,359 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both h/lights (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 144,577 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 144,569 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 137,453 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 137,451 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,417 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are getting low 3mm

Fail 27 Oct 2022 127,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres are getting low 3mm

Pass 3 Nov 2021 117,186 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 117,184 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 109,016 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 99,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both head lights lens are slightly misted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 89,625 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 83,007 miles

EML Light on

Fail 30 Oct 2017 82,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

EML Light on

Pass 27 Oct 2016 80,053 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,901 miles

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

rear axle bushes slightly perrished

rear tyres slightly perrished

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2014 67,772 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 67,772 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in both front inner steering joints.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 64,505 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight play in both front inner steering joints.

Fail 30 Oct 2012 58,407 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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 58,407 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 53,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,476 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,468 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 42,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,568 miles

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

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

tested in wet

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,946 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,115 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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DY53 WTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DY53 WTZ, 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 DY53 WTZ registered?

DY53 WTZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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