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DU53 MGE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,731 mi
Last recorded113,731 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 113,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 113,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 99,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside bulb holder / bulb poor

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 99,087 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside bulb holder / bulb poor

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 81,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to brake filler (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 81,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material abs pump to brake filler (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill to front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 67,303 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,521 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 55,949 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,485 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly damaged

Offside Front wiper blade slightly damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2015 46,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 42,773 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)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 31,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 31,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 28,614 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 22,449 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 17,412 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 17,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 12,641 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 6,960 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 3,773 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 3,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 3,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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DU53 MGE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DU53 MGE, 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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DU53 MGE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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