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DF03 YYL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,661 mi
Last recorded85,661 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 85,661 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 84,671 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 83,495 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 82,306 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 82,306 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Headlight pattern wrong (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 80,464 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 78,752 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 74,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,701 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,628 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,841 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 35,925 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 20,681 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 15,398 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2011 15,398 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2010 10,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 4,516 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 2,631 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,519 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 2,518 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 2,416 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 2,250 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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DF03 YYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YYL, 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 YYL registered?

DF03 YYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is DF03 YYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF03 YYL shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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