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DF53 MHJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,453 mi
Last recorded114,453 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 MHJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 114,453 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 114,453 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 107,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 99,147 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2017 99,147 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 91,731 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 99,731 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 84,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 79,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 75,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 69,925 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 66,563 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 62,068 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 62,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 50,304 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,517 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 48,517 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 36,288 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 MHJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

DF53 MHJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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