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DE03 FAJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,660 mi
Last recorded100,660 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 100,660 miles

All suspension coil springs corroded

Both front drop link bushes deteriorated

Both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Engine noisy

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle cover missing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension strut tower corroded

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,498 miles

Nearside Front SEAT BELT LOCK COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear SILL CORRODED

Fail 17 Mar 2020 90,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front SEAT BELT LOCK COVER MISSING

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear SILL CORRODED

REVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 25 Mar 2019 82,481 miles

Exhaust system has slight blow at front join

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 82,481 miles

Exhaust system has slight blow at front join

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 57,626 miles

Nearside Rear tyres very badly cracked sidewalls suggest new one

n/s front seat belt stalk damaged o/k

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,578 miles

both rear tyres have cracks on sidewalls pass front seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,546 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 50,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 46,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

rear tyres slightly cracked sidewall

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,785 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 40,375 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 23,988 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 19,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 19,317 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 FAJ 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 72.7%.

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 FAJ, 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 FAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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