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DG03 OWJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,573 mi
Last recorded165,573 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 OWJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 165,573 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2021 165,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 146,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 126,079 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,340 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 102,571 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 97,013 miles

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2015 90,166 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 85,623 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 85,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 80,892 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Nov 2012 76,181 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,910 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,637 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 65,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 58,046 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 58,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 49,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 49,508 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 41,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 41,507 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,506 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 25,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 25,524 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 OWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

DG03 OWJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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