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DX03 TZV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,034 mi
Last recorded65,034 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX03 TZV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 65,034 miles

NSF wheel trim missing

NSF wiper torn, but not affecting performance

both headlamp beam images deteriorating

indicator lense missing NSF

Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust corroding

Fail 5 Jan 2015 59,740 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,793 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 54,793 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 49,773 miles

n/s/r tyre under inflated

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 29 Dec 2011 45,826 miles

both front anti roll bar link pin bushes cracked and worn

bottom of radiator core damp, no visible leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads inner linings appear thin

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre weare to edges and heavily cracked in sidewall not exposing cords

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and heavily cracked in sidewall not exposing cords

rear brake application uneven

slight unbonding to o/s/r axle mounting bush resulting in no movement

Fail 29 Dec 2011 45,826 miles

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

both front anti roll bar link pin bushes cracked and worn

bottom of radiator core damp, no visible leak

front brake discs worn

front brake pads inner linings appear thin

hand brake travel high

n/s/f tyre weare to edges and heavily cracked in sidewall not exposing cords

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge and heavily cracked in sidewall not exposing cords

rear brake application uneven

slight unbonding to o/s/r axle mounting bush resulting in no movement

Pass 23 Dec 2010 42,212 miles

cracking to anti roll bar link pin bushes

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pad linings half worn

n/s/f tyre heavily cracked in sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and heavily cracked in sidewalls

Fail 23 Dec 2010 42,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cracking to anti roll bar link pin bushes

front brake discs corroded and worn

front brake pad linings half worn

n/s/f tyre heavily cracked in sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges and heavily cracked in sidewalls

Pass 7 Jan 2010 34,454 miles

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

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

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

side walls perishing on both front tyres

Pass 7 Jan 2009 27,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 27,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,618 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 15,776 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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DX03 TZV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DX03 TZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX03 TZV registered?

DX03 TZV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for DX03 TZV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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