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971 NMJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

123,673 mi
Last recorded123,673 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration971 NMJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 123,673 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 111,491 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 97,578 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 83,858 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 73,587 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,278 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,907 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 62,452 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 62,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,374 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,695 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,351 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 7 Apr 2015 47,252 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 42,944 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)

n/s/front tyre pershing n/s/rear tyre pershing

Fail 9 Apr 2014 42,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/front tyre pershing n/s/rear tyre pershing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,464 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,422 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,552 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 25,316 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,408 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 18,866 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,746 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,813 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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971 NMJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 971 NMJ, 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 971 NMJ registered?

971 NMJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is 971 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 971 NMJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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