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DG03 OAJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,178 mi
Last recorded139,178 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 139,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2024 131,156 miles

Chassis and suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,288 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 123,287 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Drum pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Drum pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,116 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,115 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 99,903 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated

both inner sills corroded

both rear brakes binding

parking brake lever high

Pass 12 Nov 2019 95,582 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged side mirror ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2019 95,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged side mirror ()

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear wheel binding

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,029 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 86,021 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,022 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 79,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 75,153 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 75,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly misshaped,nail in tyre, and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2016 70,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly misshaped, nail in the tyre, and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 29 Jan 2016 70,721 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly misshaped, nail in the tyre, and cracking

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 66,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 62,023 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 57,707 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cut in ns front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 48,360 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 48,360 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,688 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,352 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,028 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 19,840 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 OAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OAJ, 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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DG03 OAJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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