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DF52 DCE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,527 mi
Last recorded113,527 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 DCE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 113,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 101,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2018 84,890 miles

Surface corrosion underneath car

Fail 28 Dec 2017 84,980 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 21 Dec 2016 82,216 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,845 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/osf (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 77,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 77,544 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 75,393 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,556 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 71,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 65,163 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 58,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

damage repaired

Fail 11 Jan 2011

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

damage repaired

Pass 21 Oct 2010 58,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 50,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,860 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 41,807 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,746 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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DF52 DCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF52 DCE, 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 DF52 DCE registered?

DF52 DCE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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