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DE03 LYX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

154,584 mi
Last recorded154,584 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 LYX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 154,584 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 154,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OUTER CASING MISSING (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 147,104 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 147,099 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect two front (4.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened rear x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 134,340 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 124,298 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Fail 13 Aug 2021 124,298 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,676 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,256 miles

nsr door not working off central locking

Pass 4 Sep 2018 97,762 miles

Front headlights poor image

Pass 2 May 2018 96,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 May 2018 96,469 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 88,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in sidewall

Fail 2 May 2017 88,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cut in sidewall

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 84,027 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 84,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,776 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 May 2014 80,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 1 May 2013 77,359 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 73,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 73,180 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 69,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 67,150 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 67,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2009 58,171 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)

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre wear on edge and side wall worn

Fail 16 May 2009 58,171 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/f tyre wear on edge and side wall worn

Pass 16 May 2008 44,666 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 44,666 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 31,685 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2006 20,104 miles

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

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

front wiper blades starting to split

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 LYX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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

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