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CE03 ZDM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

126,317 mi
Last recorded126,317 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE03 ZDM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2025 126,317 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill / arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill / arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension corroded generally

under body generally corroded but not holed

Pass 10 Jul 2024 119,947 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 119,947 miles

Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached torsion beam (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 114,085 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 114,072 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 110,106 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hole in wheel arch liner be low petrol filler cap

Rear axle corroded

Slight corrosion on both front suspension arms

Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,328 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,328 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,098 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 104,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

long travel on handbrake lever

Pass 30 Apr 2018 98,737 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,392 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 91,392 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 86,751 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 81,704 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 75,180 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 68,866 miles

Battery weak

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,866 miles

Battery weak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 61,628 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 61,628 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,871 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,871 miles

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

front brake discs worn///both rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Apr 2010 49,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished///both frontanti roll bar links worn///

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,162 miles

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

both rear tyres perished///both frontanti roll bar links worn///

Pass 25 Apr 2009 42,893 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)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2009 42,893 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)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 36,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 31,313 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 27,632 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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CE03 ZDM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 CE03 ZDM, 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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CE03 ZDM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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