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DN03 ECT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

110,406 mi
Last recorded110,406 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 ECT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 110,406 miles

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 110,405 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corrosion.

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 106,715 miles

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

Inner rear sills corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel high

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box badly corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension rubbers deteriorated/cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2022 106,715 miles

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

Inner rear sills corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel high

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box badly corroded at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension rubbers deteriorated/cracked

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 102,549 miles

Front Both front lower arm bushes worn.

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

Front Side repeater lens missing n/s o/s.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 17 Jul 2021 102,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Both front lower arm bushes worn.

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

Front Side repeater lens missing n/s o/s.

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,909 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake travel high

Rear inner sills corroded

Rear numberplate light lens missing

Suspension components corroded

Suspension rubbers age cracking

rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2019 98,271 miles

Rear Inner sills corroded

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

Rear numberplate light lens cover missing

Suspension components corroded

Suspension rubbers deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2019 98,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner sills corroded

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

Rear numberplate light lens cover missing

Suspension components corroded

Suspension rubbers deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2018 89,301 miles

All suspension rubbers Age Cracking

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

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

Rear numberplate light lens cover missing

suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2018 89,220 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension rubbers Age Cracking

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

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

Rear numberplate light lens cover missing

suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2017 80,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both -- 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2017 80,208 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both -- headlight lenses cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven 71% (limit 30%) (3.7.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both -- 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear number plate water damaged

suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 70,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 70,090 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 66,030 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 60,848 miles

both rear tyres age cracking

exhaust corroded

front anti-roll bar links rubber bushes age cracking

number plate light cover missing

rear number plate water damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front outer roll bar bushes age cracking

rear tyres age cracking

uneven wear n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 23 Nov 2011 58,157 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front outer roll bar bushes age cracking

rear tyres age cracking

uneven wear n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 22 Nov 2010 54,406 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f tyre wearing low - 2mm

rear tyres age cracking

Fail 19 Dec 2009 49,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

parking brake travel high

suspension rubbers age cracking

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

Pass 19 Dec 2009 49,535 miles

exhaust corroded

parking brake travel high

suspension rubbers age cracking

unable to check hydraulic systems fully due to rain water

Fail 23 Dec 2008 43,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 43,322 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 37,769 miles

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

aims on lower limit

lip on front brake discs

slight split on n/s wiper blade

Fail 27 Dec 2007 37,769 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

aims on lower limit

lip on front brake discs

slight split on n/s wiper blade

Pass 19 Jul 2006 27,102 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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DN03 ECT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 DN03 ECT, 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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DN03 ECT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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