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DE03 TFU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

123,135 mi
Last recorded123,135 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 TFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 123,135 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under side of vehicle corroded all round

Pass 31 Mar 2021 100,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

underneath car corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 96,454 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 96,454 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 95,355 miles

Exhaust has slight blow

Front Both tyres close to limit

Front Both wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

Front Drop links have slight movement

Oil leak

rear under body corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2019 95,354 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has slight blow

Front Both tyres close to limit

Front Both wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

Front Drop links have slight movement

Oil leak

rear under body corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 93,194 miles

Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Vehicle under body slightly corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2018 93,194 miles

Emissions not tested Back box snapped off (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box snapped off (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported Bracket (7.1.1)

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

Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Vehicle under body slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2017 91,015 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,751 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,678 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre cracked along tread

Fail 1 Dec 2014 76,678 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre cracked along tread

Pass 11 Dec 2013 71,622 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 67,879 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 40,170 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,810 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,012 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 48,683 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 46,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,184 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,125 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 30,792 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 30,792 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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 TFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TFU, 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 TFU registered?

DE03 TFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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