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DE53 NFX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

94,618 mi
Last recorded94,618 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 NFX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,618 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2023 86,326 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 86,220 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traying arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traying arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 83,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge all 4 tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 83,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge all 4 tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 82,061 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on manual check

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside headlight image just acceptable

dash display not flash on retest

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 12 Mar 2021 82,061 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.076 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases more than one place , front pipe hole and leak from rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on manual check

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

dash display flashing and image breaking up , then became normal .

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 12 Mar 2020 80,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

parking brake readings are on 19%,minimum for the mot is 16%.

Pass 8 Mar 2019 77,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,069 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2/3mm approx. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 60,411 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

condensation in nsr light unit.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 56,391 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,926 miles

both front tyres perished,also worn on outer treads.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,792 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsf tyre getting perished.

osr brake is binding on slightly.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,864 miles

front tyres cracking slightly

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,731 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,837 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,174 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 37,171 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 33,123 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 30,537 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 NFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NFX, 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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DE53 NFX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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