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DE03 TFA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,312 mi
Last recorded88,312 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 TFA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 88,312 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 88,304 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlights (1.7.5a)

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

Stop lamp not working centre stop light (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear starting to crack on outer sidewall 175/65/14

exhaust centre box corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 83,904 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 83,882 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,006 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 1 Aug 2013 71,412 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 61,921 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 61,921 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,899 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 47,400 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 45,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 43,642 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,085 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)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,759 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre outer tread worn

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 TFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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