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DE53 VGO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,142 mi
Last recorded131,142 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 VGO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 131,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre pipe and back box corodded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2019 129,166 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 129,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire around fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 125,513 miles

CORROSION PRESENT UNDER BODY

CORROSION TO ALL ROAD SPRINGS

CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

Fail 6 Jul 2018 125,513 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

CORROSION PRESENT UNDER BODY

CORROSION TO ALL ROAD SPRINGS

CORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,224 miles

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

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

corrosion present under body

corrosion to all front suspension

corrosion to all road springs

crack in front number plate

imbalance on front brakes on first press

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 15 Aug 2017 122,224 miles

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

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

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

corrosion present under body

corrosion to all front suspension

corrosion to all road springs

crack in front number plate

imbalance on front brakes on first press

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 Aug 2016 117,692 miles

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Offside Front shocker has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has very slight noise

corrosion all road springs

corrosion front cross member and front suspension

corrosion present under body

imbalance on rear brakes only just passed mot and need attention soon

travel on hand brake

Fail 30 Aug 2016 117,692 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside side repeater lens missing

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

Offside Front shocker has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has very slight noise

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

corrosion all road springs

corrosion front cross member and front suspension

corrosion present under body

imbalance on rear brakes only just passed mot and need attention soon

travel on hand brake

Pass 9 Sep 2015 112,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe heavily corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2015 112,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe heavily corroded

rear axle heavily corroded

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 106,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 92,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 92,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,515 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 65,352 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,408 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 458,335 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,689 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,856 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 VGO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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