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DE03 ESN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,748 mi
Last recorded131,748 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ESN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,748 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2016 115,414 miles

o/s/f door is corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,909 miles

all four tyres have slight cracks in tread

Fail 9 Nov 2015 108,909 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four tyres have slight cracks in tread

Pass 15 Nov 2014 102,733 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

Fail 7 Nov 2014 102,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

centre brake light not working

engine light on

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,258 miles

Engine MIL on

Fail 2 Oct 2013 98,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine MIL on

Fail 17 Jul 2012 91,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 91,955 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 87,199 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 81,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

blade missing from cooling fan

Pass 21 Apr 2010 81,474 miles

blade missing from cooling fan

Pass 15 May 2009 69,952 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 55,815 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 45,007 miles

Handbrake has only a limited amount of reserve travel - but efficiency is good (25%)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,007 miles

Handbrake has only a limited amount of reserve travel - but efficiency is good (25%)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,408 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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DE03 ESN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DE03 ESN, 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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DE03 ESN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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