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DE53 HEV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,217 mi
Last recorded117,217 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 HEV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 117,217 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear Both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 107,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,028 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And Inner Sills (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 93,586 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,854 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 82,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 78,654 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 78,654 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2016 71,298 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 71,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 64,657 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,147 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 50,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 44,842 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 38,862 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 33,245 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 27,085 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 22,717 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,677 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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DE53 HEV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE53 HEV, 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 DE53 HEV registered?

DE53 HEV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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