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AX03 XCH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,958 mi
Last recorded98,958 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 XCH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 98,958 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 98,954 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 97,800 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 96,422 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 95,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective splitting at both ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 93,417 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 91,179 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 86,367 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 83,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear unions (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamps starting to haze

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,785 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlights deteriorating reducing outputs

oil filter corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,230 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 67,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s headlight pattern deteriorating

Fail 11 Oct 2012 60,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,317 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brkes worn / need checking

front tyres worn

Pass 8 Oct 2010 49,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front tyres getting down

rear wiper u/s

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,034 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 43,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 37,063 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 32,427 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 32,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 28,071 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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AX03 XCH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX03 XCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX03 XCH registered?

AX03 XCH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 12 August 2003.

Is AX03 XCH safe to buy?

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