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DY53 YVT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,513 mi
Last recorded158,513 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 YVT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 158,513 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 158,513 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2021 132,300 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 113,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,108 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre just under 3.0mm

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust deteriorating and leaking

parking brake reserve travel close to limits

Pass 8 Oct 2018 101,272 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

Nearside Front brake hose slight deterioration

Fail 8 Oct 2018 101,272 miles

Front anti-roll bar link rubbers deteriorating

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

Nearside Front brake hose slight deterioration

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,810 miles

nearside front flexible brake hose slightly perished

Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,299 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 84,544 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 77,390 miles

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

Side walls of both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 17 Dec 2013 77,390 miles

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

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

Side walls of both front tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 30 Oct 2012 70,889 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,749 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 53,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 53,649 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,700 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,861 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 30,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 23,124 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 12,917 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 YVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVT, 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 YVT registered?

DY53 YVT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for DY53 YVT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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