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DG53 NWL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,256 mi
Last recorded94,256 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NWL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear lamp has water ingress and condensated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes perishing (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 94,256 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Nearside rear lamp has water ingress and condensated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes perishing (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 87,598 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2014 80,945 miles

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2013 71,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 71,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 60,851 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 60,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 48,111 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,043 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,133 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,519 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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DG53 NWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 DG53 NWL, 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 DG53 NWL registered?

DG53 NWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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