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DF53 ELO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,226 mi
Last recorded80,226 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 ELO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 80,226 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2023 77,153 miles

Exhaust slight corroded

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 72,555 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 72,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 68,008 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 48,713 miles

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

Offside Front tyre shows slight more wear on edges

both head lamps discoloured,light out put still okay

slight kerb damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 12 Jul 2017 25,568 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 25,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 17,437 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 17,436 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2016 17,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 15,705 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 15,705 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 12,892 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 10,506 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 10,506 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 9,250 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 8,759 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,070 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 7,001 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 7,001 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 5,622 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 ELO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DF53 ELO, 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 DF53 ELO registered?

DF53 ELO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is DF53 ELO safe to buy?

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