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DE03 YYB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

103,116 mi
Last recorded103,116 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 YYB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 103,116 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 103,114 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2022 99,646 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2022 99,646 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 95,798 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 95,796 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 92,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wheel nuts and brake pads not visible

Pass 9 Mar 2019 88,471 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 85,085 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 79,926 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise o/s/f & n/s/f drop link bushes worn & split

Fail 9 Apr 2015 71,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

advise o/s/f & n/s/f drop link bushes worn & split

Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,813 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 64,813 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,100 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,362 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,362 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,319 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,319 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,957 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 35,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,491 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,039 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 YYB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

DE03 YYB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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