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DG03 YGL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 YGL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 89,418 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 84,607 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,315 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 74,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged missing cover but still functions (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,723 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 70,720 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,271 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2018 69,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nr. trialing arm mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 67,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,174 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 65,194 miles

slight bind on o/s rear brake

Pass 4 Nov 2014 63,710 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 61,123 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,443 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,386 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,386 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 53,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,433 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 51,433 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,682 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 42,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake lever close to reserve

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,726 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 32,725 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 24 Mar 2006 27,852 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 27,852 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)

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

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 YGL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

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

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