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DE53 VGN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,674 mi
Last recorded136,674 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VGN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2020 136,674 miles

Fuel filler return pipe has corrosion but not excessive

Pass 10 Oct 2019 129,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Oct 2018 121,362 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,774 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 Oct 2017 114,774 miles

Front tyres cracking on sidewalls

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 109,615 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 109,615 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 104,565 miles

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

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

slight corrosion inercill n/s/r

slight corrosion inercill o/s/r

Pass 27 Oct 2014 99,953 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 99,953 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

em light

headlights adjusted on test

Pass 29 Oct 2013 95,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades poor

e.m.l on

fuel filler and vent pipes corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2012 88,683 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all four road tyres getting low in tread and cracking in treads

both front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

both front wiper blades poor and rear worn

e.m.l on

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Oct 2011 82,317 miles

all four tyres starting to get low in tread and cracking in treads

both front anti roll bar link bushes worn

both front wiper blades poor

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,304 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

n/s/rear tyre cracking in treads and sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2009 70,583 miles

wipers poor

Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,954 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 52,289 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,844 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 38,844 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm

o/s/r tyre 2.0mm

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 VGN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

DE53 VGN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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