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DF03 HEJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,688 mi
Last recorded120,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 HEJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 120,688 miles

front number plate deteriorating

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 120,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

coolant level low

front number plate deteriorating

offside front tyre low tread

rear ends of front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2014 108,787 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0m and wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 7 Jun 2014 108,787 miles

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0mm

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on 2.0m and wearing on outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,733 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brakes slight bind

front wheel trims missing

nearside mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Jun 2011 59,097 miles

clutch pedal creaking

front brakes have slight bind

nail in nearside front tyre shoulder

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside wiper torn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 59,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

clutch pedal creaking

front brakes have slight bind

nail in nearside front tyre shoulder

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside wiper torn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 46,020 miles

slight wear front antiroll bar links

Fail 12 Jul 2010 46,020 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slight wear front antiroll bar links

Pass 3 Jul 2009 32,605 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 28,563 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 28,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,478 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 20,329 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 20,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HEJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HEJ, 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 HEJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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