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EA03 LCJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

86,921 mi
Last recorded86,921 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 LCJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,921 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Park brake travel high

Fail 27 Jun 2023 86,921 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Park brake travel high

Pass 8 Jul 2022 78,902 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt clasp cover not fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge, slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake long travel

Fail 8 Jul 2022 78,902 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seatbelt clasp cover not fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge, slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake long travel

Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Park brake travel high

Pass 28 Jul 2020 66,128 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 66,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 56,162 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 53,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,634 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 49,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 47,396 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 44,754 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 44,754 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 40,136 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 36,672 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 36,672 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 33,789 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 33,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 29,877 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,829 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 LCJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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