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DN52 HYX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

87,988 mi
Last recorded87,988 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 HYX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 87,988 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust to various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 87,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective faded lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/axle support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened surface rust to various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 84,952 miles

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,160 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 84,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 83,884 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 83,884 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))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 83,429 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,508 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 82,508 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlight faded (4.1.2 (c))

Battery and battery terminals loose but not insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,391 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2019 80,391 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,036 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,594 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 60,594 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 55,703 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubbers perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,909 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,225 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 44,225 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,044 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,258 miles

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

offside wiper split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,285 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,818 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 31,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 23,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 16,822 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 16,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 11,075 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 10,262 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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DN52 HYX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 DN52 HYX, 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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DN52 HYX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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