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DG53 NZD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NZD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 78,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front wing liner damaged and insecure

Fail 15 Jan 2022 78,152 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front wing liner damaged and insecure

Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,324 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 74,134 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2020 74,134 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jan 2019 70,880 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch liner damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jan 2018 65,630 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

N/s front wheel arch liner damaged,and insecure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 65,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Covers fitted upper and lower

N/s front wheel arch liner damaged,and insecure

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jan 2017 60,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch insecure

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jan 2017 60,137 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch insecure

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 55,232 miles

Nearside Front MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 20 Jan 2015 50,197 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,593 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jan 2014 46,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2013 43,658 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 40,840 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2012 40,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 38,775 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 34,068 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 34,007 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 31,465 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 24,237 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 NZD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NZD, 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 NZD registered?

DG53 NZD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is DG53 NZD safe to buy?

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