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DY53 NEF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,005 mi
Last recorded161,005 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NEF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 161,005 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Steel wheel fitted at time of test matching tyre sizes across axle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front black disc stuck on inside of windscreen in swept area not materially affecting drivers view

Offside Front wiper smearing windscreen slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 161,005 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Steel wheel fitted at time of test matching tyre sizes across axle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded

Offside Front black disc stuck on inside of windscreen in swept area not materially affecting drivers view

Offside Front wiper smearing windscreen slightly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 154,635 miles

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

surface corrosion to all of underside

Fail 3 Aug 2017 154,634 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing lower ball joint nut no split pin fitted (2.5.A.4)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

surface corrosion to all of underside

Pass 20 Jul 2016 147,746 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2016 147,746 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 131,531 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2015 131,531 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 114,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 114,150 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 94,441 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 94,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2012 71,064 miles

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

fuel tank filler/breather pipes corroded

offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished/split

Fail 23 Jul 2012 71,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

fuel tank filler/breather pipes corroded

offside front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perished/split

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,488 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 54,169 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 48,341 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 42,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 38,964 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,588 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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DY53 NEF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NEF, 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 DY53 NEF registered?

DY53 NEF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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