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DS03 UGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

127,240 mi
Last recorded127,240 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 UGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2022 127,240 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both nearside & offside bush deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Both nearside & offside dim & no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill near suspension component (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 112,864 miles

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

advise underbody has surface corrison

Fail 6 Jul 2021 112,864 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

advise underbody has surface corrison

Pass 10 Jul 2020 103,975 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 103,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 96,610 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 96,610 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 87,393 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 87,392 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner sill surface corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2017 86,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror missing.

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,197 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 75,926 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 62,225 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 62,225 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 57,534 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 57,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 48,215 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 41,626 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 41,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,424 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 34,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,540 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,083 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,024 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 14,879 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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DS03 UGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 DS03 UGU, 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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DS03 UGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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