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DG03 HTE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

66,213 mi
Last recorded66,213 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 HTE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 66,213 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 66,015 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 65,758 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 65,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 65,434 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 65,434 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,030 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 64,547 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 64,547 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 62,607 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 62,607 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 60,513 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,465 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 56,665 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,760 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 54,760 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,053 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 51,600 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 51,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,181 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 49,181 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,501 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 45,501 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 42,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked.

front pads low. Worn to roughly 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,245 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracked.

front pads low. Worn to roughly 3mm

Pass 23 Feb 2009 39,104 miles

Offside wiper rubber starting to split

Wheel trims fitted limiting inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2008 34,902 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside front sidemarker didnt come on straight away but then couldnt fault

Pass 26 Feb 2007 27,784 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 20,774 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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DG03 HTE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 DG03 HTE, 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 DG03 HTE registered?

DG03 HTE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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