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DU53 VZA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,261 mi
Last recorded84,261 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VZA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2014 84,261 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 84,261 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 57,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,350 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,748 miles

air bag light on dashboard

both rear tyre outer walls slightly perished

lens missing from n/s side repeater but still showing orange light

n/s wiper starting to wear

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

rear wiper arm missing

slight cuts in both front outer tyre walls

slight oil leak on engine-oil filter?

top bracket cracked on o/s headlamp

Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,748 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

air bag light on dashboard

both rear tyre outer walls slightly perished

lens missing from n/s side repeater but still showing orange light

n/s wiper starting to wear

n/s/f tyre approaching limit and wearing unevenly

rear wiper arm missing

slight cuts in both front outer tyre walls

slight oil leak on engine-oil filter?

top bracket cracked on o/s headlamp

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 11,333 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,859 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 VZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU53 VZA, 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 VZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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