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DY53 OEM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,878 mi
Last recorded170,878 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 170,878 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 170,869 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted flex brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake inadequately mounted flex brake hose (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 161,592 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 152,059 miles

panel damage to n/s

Fail 16 Aug 2017 152,059 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)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

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

panel damage to n/s

Pass 26 Sep 2016 141,494 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 26 Sep 2016 141,494 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2015 128,756 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 128,756 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 117,487 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 19 Sep 2013 105,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 105,458 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,503 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp misted engine managment light illuminated

Fail 19 Sep 2011 47,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 19 Sep 2011 47,962 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,690 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 71,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,831 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 59,831 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 48,198 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,403 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 OEM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OEM, 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 OEM registered?

DY53 OEM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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