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EA03 HZW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,406 mi
Last recorded140,406 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 HZW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 140,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 140,406 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,258 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 126,258 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 112,168 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 112,168 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 98,623 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,079 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 88,592 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 88,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective NO PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking gases from manifold but hasnt failed emissions test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both have product strong advise (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slight play due to wearing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has slight play due to bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spots of surface corrosion appearing underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 85,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 85,494 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 82,831 miles

advise front anti roll bar links bushes perished.

advise nearside rear brake binding.brake imbalance to offside rear 18%.

expired tax disc holder removed from swept area prior to test.

some cracking to offside front and nearside rear tyres.

air freshner removed from mirror prior to test.

Pass 1 Sep 2015 81,280 miles

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

advise some front brake imbalance to offside.

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,040 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 76,040 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

parking brake travel on 10-11 clicks

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,379 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 56,736 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)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 50,840 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 50,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 46,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,330 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 19 Aug 2008 37,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,884 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 23,051 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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EA03 HZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EA03 HZW, 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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EA03 HZW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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