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DV03 MFJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,050 mi
Last recorded72,050 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 MFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 72,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

chassis and undercarriage very rusty at rear

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension components very rusty

both front tyres low on edges

front end damaged

n/s rear tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

o/s rear brake sticking slightly

oil leak

possible wrong wheel nuts fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorating

Fail 1 Dec 2014 63,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

centre exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,432 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamps have poor beam image

both wipers split

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,238 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 54,238 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,348 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 28,655 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 17,407 miles

evidence of accident damage to front of vehicle

front anti-roll bar drop link bushes slightly worn

o/s/f exhaust bracket broken (but still exhaust secure)

slight blow from front of exhaust (cat)

slight buckle in n/s/r wheel

slight bulge in o/s/f outer tyre wall

slight damage to front crossmember

sump slightly damaged

Pass 17 Apr 2009 14,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,247 miles

THE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 20 Apr 2007 8,185 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,256 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 MFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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