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DF03 GKA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

154,500 mi
Last recorded154,500 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 GKA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 154,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 150,209 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

corrosion under car and on both sills

suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 147,440 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside/nearside (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 3 Jan 2024 147,440 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened offside/nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside/nearside (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2022 143,830 miles

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 31 Oct 2022 143,830 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 2 Nov 2021 139,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Fail 1 Nov 2021 139,043 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion at prescribed area+suspension components

Pass 31 Oct 2020 136,264 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Apr 2019 131,631 miles

front bumper slight insequre

slight oil residue under engine area

slight under body corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2019 131,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front bumper slight insequre

slight oil residue under engine area

slight under body corrosion

Pass 2 May 2018 125,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2018 125,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 118,733 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 118,733 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 113,019 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Fail 18 Mar 2016 113,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2015 106,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,760 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 101,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 4 Mar 2014 101,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,751 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,738 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 78,277 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 23 Mar 2011 78,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Oct 2010 13,633 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 13,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,800 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 47,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,874 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 32,427 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 29,757 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls very scrubbed

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

slight cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall

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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DF03 GKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 DF03 GKA, 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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DF03 GKA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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