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DY53 WSL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,639 mi
Last recorded159,639 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 WSL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 159,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s VERY cose to limit outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front wing wheel arch edges corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s axle beam mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 151,945 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 151,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 146,667 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 146,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 140,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake binding

both front anti roll bar bushes perished and split

both front brake pads getting low

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper arm missing

Fail 19 Oct 2016 140,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake binding

both front anti roll bar bushes perished and split

both front brake pads getting low

front brake discs worn

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 131,023 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

front anti roll bar mount bushes perished

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill areas corroded

rear wiper missing

Fail 29 Oct 2015 131,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leaks

front anti roll bar mount bushes perished

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill areas corroded

rear wiper missing

Pass 14 Oct 2014 118,641 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2014 118,641 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,571 miles

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s headlamp misted

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 103,571 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

rear coil springs corroded

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bushes perished

n/s headlamp misted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 92,570 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

requires wheel removal to verify brake pad thickness

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,476 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Both rear tyres perished and nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,476 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly.

Both rear tyres perished and nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 59,243 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 59,240 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,132 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,982 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 29,882 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,007 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 WSL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol 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 WSL, 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 WSL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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