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EU03 DFY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Grey Diesel 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,268 mi
Last recorded132,268 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 DFY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 132,268 miles

Both headlamps faded

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 125,448 miles

nearside rear bumper sticking out

offside rear bumper sticking out slightly

Fail 26 May 2016 125,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside rear lamp damaged causing sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear bumper sticking out slightly

offside front tyre has a groove worn in inside and outside sidewalls

Pass 7 Oct 2014 122,170 miles

Both front wiper blades weak.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 116,025 miles

uneven wear on o/s/f tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2012 48,750 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 109,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 102,031 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 102,031 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 91,619 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 84,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,134 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 79,688 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 79,688 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 70,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,261 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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EU03 DFY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Grey with a 1,364cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EU03 DFY, 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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EU03 DFY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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