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DY53 WSF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,640 mi
Last recorded139,640 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WSF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2022 139,640 miles

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity o/s n/s (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 139,640 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner side (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded o/s n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity o/s n/s (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 123,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

parking brake has only just meet retirements

Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,997 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

light corrosion on all brake pipes and hoses

Fail 2 Sep 2019 101,997 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

light corrosion on all brake pipes and hoses

Pass 4 Sep 2018 90,723 miles

Nearside Front drop link bushes cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,722 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut / (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen wrong image (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front drop link bushes cracked

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front coil springs corroded

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 82,309 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 74,241 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 65,466 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,668 miles

metal brake pipes leading to both rear brake hoses corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,668 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

metal brake pipes leading to both rear brake hoses corroded

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/f brake hose starting to perish

Pass 6 Aug 2013 52,321 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2013 52,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2012 41,975 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,016 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE PERRISHED... CRACKS VISABLE IN SIDE WALLS.. RECOMEND REPLACING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

FRONT WIPER BLADES WORN

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

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

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

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

REAR WIPER BLADE BADLY WORN

Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 27,456 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 22,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,062 miles

Both wiper blades perishing and splitting

Pass 15 Sep 2006 15,400 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 WSF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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