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CX03 ZBU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,386 mi
Last recorded133,386 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX03 ZBU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 133,386 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear inner body sill all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 129,801 miles

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

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

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 30 May 2023 128,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s rear, o/s rear body sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 125,627 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body sells and near rear axle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,328 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 118,328 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,158 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 113,158 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 108,923 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 108,828 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 104,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 104,396 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s front (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 93,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 90,657 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s wiper blade split but working ok

Fail 31 Jul 2013 84,591 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,591 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 69,329 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 69,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,484 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 42,223 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 32,936 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,359 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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CX03 ZBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX03 ZBU, 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 CX03 ZBU registered?

CX03 ZBU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 August 2003.

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