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DE53 VFY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

73,466 mi
Last recorded73,466 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VFY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,466 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 72,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 70,343 miles

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

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,666 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 65,000 miles

Engine managment light on.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,348 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,337 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 46,864 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,471 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 39,050 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 39,050 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 32,110 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,455 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 VFY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 VFY registered?

DE53 VFY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is DE53 VFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 VFY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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