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DE03 YYT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,189 mi
Last recorded144,189 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 YYT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 144,189 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2025 114,276 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion underneath

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 110,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 108,515 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside rear bottom inner sill corroded

Fail 15 May 2023 108,515 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside and nearside rear bottom inner sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2022 106,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 103,893 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition / advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy / only just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger electric window inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy / only just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split and mouldy / advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washer partially blocked / advise repair

protective shield insecure - re-attached on test

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Fail 10 May 2021 103,893 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play in arm / rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rubber bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread poor condition / advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy / only just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front passenger electric window inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy / only just passed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split and mouldy / advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washer partially blocked / advise repair

advise full brake inspection / front look low on test

protective shield insecure - re-attached on test

protective shields fitted underneath vehicle / preventing full inspection

Pass 27 May 2020 102,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/F/S & O/S/F Headlamp beam patterns poor

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2020 102,023 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/F/S & O/S/F Headlamp beam patterns poor

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 98,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush heavily worn (perished) no play present / advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade has split end / still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washer jet blocked / advise repair

Rear wiper blade worn and split / advise replacement

Fail 7 May 2019 98,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber bushes completely split down centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn middle bush completely split down the centre (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush heavily worn (perished) no play present / advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade has split end / still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear washer jet blocked / advise repair

Rear wiper blade worn and split / advise replacement

Pass 14 May 2018 94,088 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

Rubbers perished on both front drop links

Fail 14 May 2018 94,088 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded

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

Rubbers perished on both front drop links

Pass 9 May 2017 89,436 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 May 2016 84,571 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 84,571 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21 (8.2.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 80,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 80,148 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 76,430 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 71,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 68,720 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 64,082 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,284 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 45,657 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 39,454 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 YYT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYT, 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 YYT registered?

DE03 YYT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for DE03 YYT shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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