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DU53 MGJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,739 mi
Last recorded156,739 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 MGJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 156,739 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 155,296 miles

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

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

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

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 12 Oct 2020 155,296 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))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,564 miles

Both side front anti roll bar linkage rubber bushes slightly perishing or cracking

Both side rear brake pipes corroded but excessively

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damaged and slightly perishing

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing or cracking

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 123,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated And has slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both side front anti roll bar linkage rubber bushes slightly perishing or cracking

Both side rear brake pipes corroded but excessively

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slight damaged and slightly perishing

Offside rear tyre slightly perishing or cracking

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,139 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

brake pipes painted

sills corroded

slight play in front inner steering rods

Fail 1 Nov 2018 110,118 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cyl. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen head light faided (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

front anti roll bar links worn

general corrosion

knock on front suspension

play in front wishbones

play in steering

rear wheel bearing noise both sides

Pass 10 Oct 2017 104,130 miles

general corrosion

play in antiroll bar rubbers

wear to both rear wishbones

Fail 10 Oct 2017 104,130 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general corrosion

play in antiroll bar rubbers

wear to both rear wishbones

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,770 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 100,749 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,451 miles

Offside Front tyre worn to limit on edge

exhaust rattle

rear tyres cracking

rear wheel bearings noisy

wear in front antiroll bar links

Fail 1 Oct 2015 97,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust rattle

rear tyres cracking

rear wheel bearings noisy

wear in front antiroll bar links

Offside Front tyre worn to limit on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2014 94,380 miles

cut in tyre wall

head light dull

pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2013 90,845 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

front brake pads wearing low

o/s headlight dull

Pass 6 Sep 2012 87,685 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 85,426 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,755 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 72,322 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 64,701 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 64,701 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 56,435 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 46,635 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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DU53 MGJ 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 69.6%.

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 DU53 MGJ, 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 MGJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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