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DE03 TEV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,743 mi
Last recorded160,743 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 TEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 160,743 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2014 160,713 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 149,295 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 149,295 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 130,780 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 130,780 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 128,338 miles

front brake discs badly corroded and in poor condition.

Pass 17 Sep 2010 110,075 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,907 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,180 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 47,474 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel at h/brake lever. but not affecting efficiency or reserve travel.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,303 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 TEV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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