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DY53 KDJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,438 mi
Last recorded147,438 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 KDJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 147,438 miles

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank pipes are badly corroded

Rear n/s and o/s suspension joints mountings body has corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2017 147,412 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank pipes are badly corroded

Rear n/s and o/s suspension joints mountings body has corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,455 miles

exhaust corroded at centre to rear joint

general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 138,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link broken (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded at centre to rear joint

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 May 2015 126,127 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 126,127 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 109,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 98,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 88,422 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 76,272 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,509 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,455 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,478 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 20,694 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,545 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 19,545 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DY53 KDJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY53 KDJ, 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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DY53 KDJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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