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EF03 FWD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,909 mi
Last recorded140,909 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 FWD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 140,909 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 140,908 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 137,583 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 132,527 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,936 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 121,493 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 116,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 112,206 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 103,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 96,998 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 89,769 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 82,833 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 77,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 71,856 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 66,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 65,130 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,248 miles

Front discs pitted

Front no. plate slightly damaged

Fail 24 Apr 2010 47,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 47,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 36,903 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 29,159 miles

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

note all 4 tyres have slight cuts around outer wall

Pass 16 Mar 2007 22,791 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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EF03 FWD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EF03 FWD, 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 EF03 FWD registered?

EF03 FWD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is EF03 FWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 FWD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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