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FD03 DTU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,090 mi
Last recorded115,090 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 DTU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 115,090 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear between flexy and cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

underside of car has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2018 108,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

rear inner sills are corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2017 104,012 miles

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

nearside rear tyre pressure is low

Pass 21 Dec 2016 97,844 miles

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

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

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

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

slight corrosion to underside

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2016 94,318 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2016 94,318 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 85,728 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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 85,551 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 77,976 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 71,242 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seatbelt stalk plastic surround broken.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 71,242 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f seatbelt stalk plastic surround broken.

o/s/r brake binding.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 65,069 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 65,069 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)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,368 miles

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

front brake discs are corroded and worn

Pass 11 Mar 2010 47,304 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,884 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 38,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,702 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 22,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 15,975 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 15,973 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FD03 DTU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FD03 DTU, 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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FD03 DTU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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