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DE03 TFF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

109,564 mi
Last recorded109,564 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 TFF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 109,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 109,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 107,227 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 107,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 100,566 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,501 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 91,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended receiver (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 83,098 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 83,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 73,349 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 73,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 67,843 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear axle beam

Pass 4 Oct 2018 65,373 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear suspension components but not seriously weakend

Fail 4 Oct 2018 65,373 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion to rear suspension components but not seriously weakend

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,483 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 56,483 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 48,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 48,473 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 39,670 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 32,558 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Jun 2012 22,363 miles

Oil leak

cracking in both front tyres

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 1 Jul 2011 20,970 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 20,970 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 20,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 18,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,648 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 12,977 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 11,916 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 11,916 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2006 8,404 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 TFF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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