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DE03 ETU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

144,192 mi
Last recorded144,192 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 ETU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 144,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 121,594 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides tyre treads worn to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 2 Jul 2020 120,400 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 118,947 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,733 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 117,721 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 116,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has age cracks

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

headlamp cloudy

low underneath the vehicle and both rear jacking points seems corrosion but cosmetic paint has been applied

Pass 18 Jun 2016 114,538 miles

Exhaust front bracket corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 114,538 miles

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

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

Exhaust front bracket corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,602 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 110,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 104,490 miles

Exhaust cat hanger corroded but still supporting exhaust

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 94,177 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 94,177 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 84,274 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 72,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,205 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 47,367 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 47,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 35,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,823 miles

tyre sizes front and rear 155/80/13 †handbrake lever adjust †rear brakes adjust

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 ETU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 DE03 ETU, 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 DE03 ETU registered?

DE03 ETU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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