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DG03 YFR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 YFR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 116,488 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 111,276 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 111,276 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 103,501 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 96,018 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 90,009 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 90,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 87,147 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,780 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 80,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,046 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 67,330 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,324 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 55,534 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi at end (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside headlamp lens hazey

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi at end (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 51,316 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 49,799 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,958 miles

Front number plate delaminated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 47,105 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2011 45,729 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,714 miles

front reg plate starting to fade

Pass 26 Jan 2009 44,220 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 43,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,184 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,529 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 YFR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YFR, 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 YFR registered?

DG03 YFR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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