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DA03 DFX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,697 mi
Last recorded110,697 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 DFX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 110,697 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both need polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 110,697 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both need polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 108,534 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills + undersealed all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 106,141 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 103,093 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,091 miles

hand brake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,256 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 98,944 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 96,952 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 96,952 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 96,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 95,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,433 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,388 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,388 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 83,675 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,673 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 76,305 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 76,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 25 May 2010 66,625 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 49,392 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,206 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 38,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,798 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 16,780 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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DA03 DFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA03 DFX, 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 DA03 DFX registered?

DA03 DFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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