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DV03 BYX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,365 mi
Last recorded190,365 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BYX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 190,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 190,365 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 186,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 183,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 181,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2017 181,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 180,263 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 176,226 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 167,863 miles

o/s headlight faint pattern

Pass 16 May 2012 156,108 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 156,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 142,115 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 142,113 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 127,760 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 127,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2009 99,198 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 99,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2008 84,311 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,311 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 62,293 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,903 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 BYX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DV03 BYX, 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 BYX registered?

DV03 BYX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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