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DE53 THZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 THZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 91,869 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes worn/perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded front and rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mounting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

boot floor wet

brake fluid discolored

coolant low

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle, braking and suspension components

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + cacking change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 88,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + cacking change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 84,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER EDGES WORN ALSO SIDEWALL PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED SIDE WALL AND TREAD AREA (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 76,426 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 76,426 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,380 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 65,684 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 65,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 58,758 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 54,596 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 50,519 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 46,303 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,259 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 38,219 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 38,219 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,761 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 32,761 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,359 miles

Front tyres starting to scrub tread

Pass 3 Sep 2009 24,853 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 24,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,957 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,332 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 THZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

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

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