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DE53 SWJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

109,225 mi
Last recorded109,225 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SWJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 109,225 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 107,185 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 107,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 106,150 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 106,150 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 104,488 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 104,488 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 103,084 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 103,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,730 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 91,730 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,738 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 75,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,024 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 63,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,148 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,649 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 46,593 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 38,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 32,528 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,056 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,067 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 SWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 DE53 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

DE53 SWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is DE53 SWJ safe to buy?

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