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DV03 YLS

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,288 mi
Last recorded138,288 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 YLS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 138,288 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable axle beam corroded and holed (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

body corroded round rear axle mountings

Pass 18 Nov 2020 135,891 miles

Offside Rear central locking fault on door

rear axle beam corroding

Fail 18 Nov 2020 135,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear central locking fault on door

rear axle beam corroding

Pass 16 May 2019 132,939 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower shock absorber mounting corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 129,679 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 129,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 125,718 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,909 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 118,909 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 113,679 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 107,612 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 107,612 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 99,825 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 92,527 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 92,527 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2011 84,083 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 76,739 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 67,304 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 56,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 45,533 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 31,871 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)

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 YLS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YLS, 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 YLS is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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