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DG03 LZA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

122,341 mi
Last recorded122,341 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 LZA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 122,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer body damaged

rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 118,662 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear body damaged

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front + rear (0.1 (b))

both headlight's in poor condition

rear axle corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 115,287 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights in poor condition

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2024 115,287 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights in poor condition

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2023 113,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear quarter damaged

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under lower sills [BOTH] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 111,117 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge + cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear quarter damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2022 111,117 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge + cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear quarter damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2021 105,385 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 105,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65x14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 101,900 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 101,900 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 90,891 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 90,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 85,369 miles

Nearside front Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Jun 2015 76,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 69,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Jun 2013 62,837 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,898 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)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 56,898 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,866 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 48,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,960 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 47,960 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,024 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 40,141 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 33,583 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 33,583 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,801 miles

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

nail in o/s/r

rear number plate cracked

rear wiper split

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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DG03 LZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 DG03 LZA, 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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DG03 LZA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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