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DY53 NFA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,340 mi
Last recorded131,340 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 NFA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 131,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 131,340 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 123,762 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 115,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2017 104,601 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 96,536 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 88,605 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 88,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 79,600 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 71,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

no1 glow plug snapped in cylinder head

Fail 3 Jun 2013 71,004 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light on

no1 glow plug snapped in cylinder head

Pass 24 May 2012 60,933 miles

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 11 May 2011 50,901 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 44,266 miles

Front brake discs corroding, advise pads removed and cleaned

Fail 19 May 2009 39,009 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2009 39,009 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 May 2008 32,037 miles

Rear axle mountings starting to crack

Pass 31 May 2007 25,807 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 20,461 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 NFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NFA, 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 NFA registered?

DY53 NFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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