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DN53 ERV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,054 mi
Last recorded104,054 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 ERV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 104,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 99,240 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 92,329 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 92,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer near joint (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 87,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer near joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,694 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both outer edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front headlight lens cracked and slightly condensated

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

light scratching to windscreen caused by old wiper blade

Pass 2 Feb 2016 76,202 miles

both front headlights slightly craized

Fail 2 Feb 2016 76,202 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front headlights slightly craized

Pass 3 Feb 2015 74,000 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,000 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 63,356 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 58,252 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 58,252 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,170 miles

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

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

front pads worn

Fail 17 Dec 2010 51,170 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front pads worn

Fail 9 Dec 2009 42,343 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,343 miles

hand brake requires adjusting

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,499 miles

o/s rear tyre 3mm

Pass 7 Dec 2007 28,560 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 28,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 24,373 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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DN53 ERV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver 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 DN53 ERV, 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 DN53 ERV registered?

DN53 ERV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is DN53 ERV safe to buy?

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