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DF03 ZWY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,006 mi
Last recorded67,006 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 ZWY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 67,006 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 67,004 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 65,922 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 65,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 64,116 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,026 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 60,445 miles

eml light on

Pass 22 Nov 2021 59,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ON THE LIMIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT ON END (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATING EITHER SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 59,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE THE SIDELIGHT GOES OFF AND THE BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT ILLUMINATE (4.2.3 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ON THE LIMIT (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective SPLIT ON END (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement AXLE BUSHES DETERIORATING EITHER SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 51,712 miles

damage to the nearside rear light lens

parking brake lever has travel

Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible - headlamp weathered (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working bulb holder corroded (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible - headlamp weathered (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

damage to the nearside rear light lens

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 8 Nov 2019 45,976 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 45,976 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 45,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 45,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 44,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

Fail 20 Oct 2017 44,362 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepped tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management lamp on

tyre size 175/65 r14 82t

Pass 10 Nov 2016 43,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,575 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,599 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,687 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 21,605 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,393 miles

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

aux belt slightly noisey

front discs slightly lipped

n/s/r light cluster cracked

o/s washer jet only one spray

rear number plate geting in poor condition

rear wiper smears screen

small weeping from timing cover

Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,427 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slightly cracked/perished

nearside rear lamp lens cracked, not showing any white light.

rear number plate slightly delaminated.

windcsreen beginning to crack nearside front lower corner

Pass 20 Jul 2009 14,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 12,025 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 10,263 miles

front drop link bushes cracking

wipers smear screen

Pass 19 Jul 2006 8,411 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 ZWY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWY, 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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What year was DF03 ZWY registered?

DF03 ZWY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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