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DG53 NWO

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,690 mi
Last recorded79,690 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NWO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 79,690 miles

Reversing lights inop

Small blow on exhaust

Front brake pads low

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Fail 28 Oct 2019 79,688 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front brake pads low

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Reversing lights inop

Small blow on exhaust

Pass 22 Oct 2018 72,030 miles

Headlight lenses faded

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2018 72,012 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlight lenses faded

Nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,083 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge & approaching wear bars

Fail 20 Oct 2017 65,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge & approaching wear bars

Pass 25 Aug 2016 60,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 56,840 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 56,836 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,935 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 49,674 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 46,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 46,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 42,519 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 38,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 38,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,029 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 30,984 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 21,491 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 10,906 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 NWO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG53 NWO, 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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DG53 NWO is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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