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DE03 HSG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

129,253 mi
Last recorded129,253 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 HSG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 129,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components also undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 129,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components also undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,252 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 125,249 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill back in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 121,464 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 121,464 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath in places inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 116,834 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 110,158 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 110,158 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 108,512 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 106,021 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 106,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 102,557 miles

headlamp lenses slightly faded

Pass 2 Mar 2018 97,541 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 97,541 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 92,657 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamp lenses faded but not affecting light output

Pass 19 Mar 2016 88,268 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 88,268 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 83,805 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 83,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,919 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 80,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,152 miles

slight play in n/s rack end joint

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,686 miles

slight play in nearside front rack end joint

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,841 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,307 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 50,687 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,442 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 44,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,215 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,086 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 HSG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 HSG, 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 HSG registered?

DE03 HSG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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