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DF53 BAA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,157 mi
Last recorded134,157 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BAA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 134,157 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 131,976 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side and off side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside side repeater lens missing

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,800 miles

Surface corrosion present underneath vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 129,800 miles

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

Surface corrosion present underneath vehicle

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 128,091 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2020 126,987 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front registration faded unlikely to be misread

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 124,811 miles

Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 121,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f w/arch liner missing

Pass 25 Feb 2017 111,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s/f w/arch liner missing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,594 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 98,422 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 86,027 miles

front bumper loose

Pass 15 Mar 2013 72,086 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 58,370 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 58,370 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,749 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 32,892 miles

Nearside front tyre has a chunk taken out of side wall

Fail 15 Mar 2010 32,892 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has a chunk taken out of side wall

Pass 20 Mar 2009 17,491 miles

slight surface rust on outter of both front discs

small split nearside wiper

Fail 20 Mar 2009 17,491 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight surface rust on outter of both front discs

small split nearside wiper

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,338 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 11,606 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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DF53 BAA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DF53 BAA, 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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DF53 BAA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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