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117 JAP

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

51,558 mi
Last recorded51,558 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration117 JAP
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 51,558 miles

Front suspension components slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 51,344 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside has been undersealed

Fail 16 Dec 2024 51,341 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Underside has been undersealed

Pass 22 Dec 2023 51,331 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank filler pipe corroded.

Fail 22 Dec 2023 51,331 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel tank filler pipe corroded.

Pass 21 Dec 2022 50,345 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))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 49,017 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

child seats fitted rear

Pass 11 Dec 2020 47,785 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

child seats fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,099 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 45,061 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 45,061 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2016 41,396 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 40,030 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 40,029 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,458 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,068 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 33,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 30,760 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 28,445 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 24,947 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,947 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 22,980 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 20,228 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)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 17,273 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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117 JAP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 117 JAP, 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 117 JAP registered?

117 JAP is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is 117 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 117 JAP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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