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DF03 YTW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,721 mi
Last recorded62,721 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 YTW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 62,721 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,767 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 60,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,503 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 58,503 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 55,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 55,499 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 52,297 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 48,876 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 46,050 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 42,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 42,529 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,742 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 36,553 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 32,655 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 27,169 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,280 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 17,023 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 14,415 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 44,130 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 11,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 8,485 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 6,669 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 2,791 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 2,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 2,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YTW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DF03 YTW, 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 DF03 YTW registered?

DF03 YTW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 July 2003.

Is DF03 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 YTW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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