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DV53 RVW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,133 mi
Last recorded96,133 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 RVW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2021 96,133 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 95,955 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2020 95,955 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2020 95,897 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box and centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Both rear inner sills have surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to rear axle

Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,145 miles

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2018 83,145 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper insecure

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 66,751 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 58,603 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 58,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 51,608 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 24 Jul 2015 51,607 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Pass 22 Jul 2014 43,940 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 38,011 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 38,011 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 33,276 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Oct 2011 28,329 miles

Handbrake travel slightly high.

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 23,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 22,827 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 21,720 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 19,600 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 15,421 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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DV53 RVW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DV53 RVW, 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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DV53 RVW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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