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DX53 OEH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,610 mi
Last recorded182,610 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 OEH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 182,610 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 182,588 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 176,791 miles

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 25 Sep 2017 176,776 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear tyre nearing wear indicators

Surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 23 Sep 2016 164,887 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 155,179 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 155,163 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 148,804 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 139,250 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 139,250 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 125,541 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 125,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 112,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 112,635 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 100,283 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 17,328 miles

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

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 21 Sep 2009 86,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,195 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 69,195 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2007 52,836 miles

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

front brake disc rusty

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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DX53 OEH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DX53 OEH, 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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DX53 OEH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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