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DY03 CLU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

178,080 mi
Last recorded178,080 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 CLU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 178,080 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both sides (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all under neagh of the car has been paint by stone chip (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 175,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all underneath the car with the suspensio arm has been paint with the stone ship i can t see anything (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 175,061 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all underneath the car with the suspensio arm has been paint with the stone ship i can t see anything (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 172,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 172,790 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 170,555 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 166,001 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under thecar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 166,001 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under thecar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 164,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 164,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 162,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 142,667 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Sills covered and rear inner wings corroded

The uncovered rear main brake pipes are quite badly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2018 142,667 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Sills covered and rear inner wings corroded

The uncovered rear main brake pipes are quite badly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 117,870 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes deteriorated

The o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Oct 2016 107,184 miles

Rear floor/spare wheel well corroded

The o/s/r and both front tyres are worn to 4mm

Fail 5 Oct 2016 107,184 miles

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

Rear floor/spare wheel well corroded

The o/s/r and both front tyres are worn to 4mm

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,270 miles

middle and rear exhaust in poor condition

rear floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,186 miles

the front brake discs are corroded on the inner faces

the outer cv boots are deteriorated and leaking grease

Pass 1 Oct 2013 72,173 miles

cv boots deteriorated

the front tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 52,169 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 52,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 48,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,416 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 40,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 36,186 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 27,331 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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DY03 CLU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 DY03 CLU, 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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What year was DY03 CLU registered?

DY03 CLU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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