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DE03 TLN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,009 mi
Last recorded91,009 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 TLN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 91,009 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 88,073 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 85,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 73,423 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,217 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 71,200 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Oct 2020 45,476 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 45,476 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,301 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 40,297 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,231 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracks

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,258 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 36,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear axle brake balance 29%

Fail 13 Oct 2014 29,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smearing front windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2014 29,917 miles

wipers smearing front windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2013 26,324 miles

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

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 26,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,973 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 24,973 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,583 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

Fail 18 Aug 2008 15,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 15,055 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 5,565 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 TLN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE03 TLN registered?

DE03 TLN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 May 2003.

Is DE03 TLN safe to buy?

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