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EF03 HCH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,108 mi
Last recorded116,108 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 HCH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 116,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 110,789 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 110,789 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 107,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 104,399 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2022 104,399 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 101,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,544 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 95,544 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 92,484 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 92,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,703 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 89,703 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 85,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 79,213 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 79,212 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,629 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 65,092 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 53,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2012 53,060 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 47,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,651 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 42,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 37,631 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 32,255 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 23,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,528 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 HCH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF03 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

EF03 HCH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is EF03 HCH safe to buy?

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