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DK03 XTB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,504 mi
Last recorded85,504 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 XTB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 85,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside body and suspension has age related corrosion but is not considered excessive

Fail 25 Aug 2021 85,504 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside body and suspension has age related corrosion but is not considered excessive

Pass 21 Aug 2020 85,450 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 85,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 85,412 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 85,394 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 85,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 83,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mani fold (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 83,615 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mani fold (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,945 miles

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front bracket corroded

handbrake slightly high in operation

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,861 miles

all suspension components showing corrosion

both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,910 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,910 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,977 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 71,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 61,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 56,446 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 52,653 miles

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

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,728 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 45,529 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 37,045 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 26,194 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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DK03 XTB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DK03 XTB, 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 DK03 XTB registered?

DK03 XTB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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