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DE53 VFO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,174 mi
Last recorded137,174 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VFO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 137,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front seat runners worn

exhaust corroded condition

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2021 137,174 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front seat runners worn

exhaust corroded condition

front number plate damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,028 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside Rear Outer tyre getting low and wearing unevenly

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak in engine bay area

unable to check boot space fully

Fail 17 Feb 2020 136,028 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check wheel bearing for roughness (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front registration plate damaged

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

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

Nearside Front tyre getting low

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

Nearside Rear Outer tyre getting low and wearing unevenly

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak in engine bay area

unable to check boot space fully

Pass 25 Feb 2019 129,342 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside obligatory mirror outer cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 129,339 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front wiper blade in poor condition

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre wearing unevenly

Nearside obligatory mirror outer cover loose

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,504 miles

(engine management light on)

Front (negative battery terminal loose)

Front (radiator bottom pipes corroded)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear (brake slightly binding when wheel off the ground)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (wearing thinner than nearside brakes) (3.5.1g)

Rear (registration plate not fully secure)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 119,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (less than 50% of light source illuminated) (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

(engine management light on)

Front (negative battery terminal loose)

Front (radiator bottom pipes corroded)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear (brake slightly binding when wheel off the ground)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (wearing thinner than nearside brakes) (3.5.1g)

Rear (registration plate not fully secure)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 103,698 miles

both front drop link rubber bushes perishing

both headlights very cloudy

handbrake lever has long travel

Fail 16 Aug 2016 103,689 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

both front drop link rubber bushes perishing

both headlights very cloudy

handbrake lever has long travel

Pass 4 Aug 2015 79,523 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

creaking /cracking noise coming from steering rack /lower column area (covered by rubber boot) further investgation is needed (asap)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 64,083 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 43,968 miles

Both front anti roll bar rubber bushes are perished

Both front tyres are cracking on the face and on 3mm

Slight bind on N/S/R brake

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,513 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,816 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 39,975 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,961 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 36,616 miles

nearside blade small splits

Pass 8 Jan 2008 30,175 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 30,137 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2007 25,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 25,898 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,640 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 VFO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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