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DV03 BYL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

103,046 mi
Last recorded103,046 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BYL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,046 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,247 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion within all prescribed areas under the vehicle

fuel filling neck corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2024 101,247 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

age related corrosion within all prescribed areas under the vehicle

fuel filling neck corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 99,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,943 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 93,751 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 90,276 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 88,819 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,294 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 84,361 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 82,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 75,888 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak o/s/f cv boot

Pass 26 Jul 2012 72,773 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight leak o/s/f cv boot

Pass 11 Mar 2011 55,647 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 42,891 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 37,269 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 37,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 29,278 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,085 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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DV03 BYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV03 BYL, 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 DV03 BYL registered?

DV03 BYL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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