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DC03 JPU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,306 mi
Last recorded77,306 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 JPU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 77,306 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 77,301 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 76,255 miles

HAND BRAKE TRAVEL

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 73,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 73,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,347 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

parking brake has reserve travel

Fail 17 Jun 2022 68,347 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

parking brake has reserve travel

Pass 17 Jun 2021 64,135 miles

Front wiper blades slight worn

Undersealed within prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jul 2020 62,170 miles

cracking noted to rear tyres

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,182 miles

nsf and osf tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,582 miles

corrosion noted to nsr and osr brake pipes

osf tyre close to limit

Fail 17 Jul 2018 56,582 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced ns and os (4.1.4 (a))

corrosion noted to nsr and osr brake pipes

osf tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Aug 2017 50,448 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 42,124 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,225 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 25,935 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 22,781 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 20,898 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,887 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 15,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,355 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 11,504 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 9,559 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 7,904 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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DC03 JPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DC03 JPU, 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 DC03 JPU registered?

DC03 JPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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