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DA53 DYC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,189 mi
Last recorded84,189 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 DYC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,189 miles

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

highline brake light not working

waxoyl required soon

Fail 31 Oct 2022 84,189 miles

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

highline brake light not working

waxoyl required soon

Pass 3 Nov 2021 75,569 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

center upper brake light not working

hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns and os to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroding

center upper brake light not working

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,157 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 67,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both need a polish (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear slightly binding

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 60,319 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 60,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14 outer sidewall badly perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall badly perished exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 51,854 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 44,111 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 44,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 37,396 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 32,977 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,520 miles

child seat fitted near side rear, seat belt not fully checked

Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,247 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 23,118 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 21,511 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 18,301 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 16,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 16,683 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 14,073 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 14,073 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 12,159 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 10,076 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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DA53 DYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DA53 DYC, 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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DA53 DYC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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