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EF03 MDK

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,424 mi
Last recorded49,424 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 MDK
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 49,424 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes perishing (on limit)

nearside rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 14 Jul 2025 48,699 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 48,185 miles

corrosion rear axle and suspension

front bushes perished

Pass 11 Jul 2023 47,302 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 46,317 miles

both rear tyres HEAVILY cracked outer edge

offside front tyre perishing and tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 14 Jul 2021 45,901 miles

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit outer edge and perishing outer edge

Fail 14 Jul 2021 45,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres cracking outer edges

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit outer edge and perishing outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2020 45,479 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 45,479 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tread

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

Pass 30 May 2019 44,863 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 44,317 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 43,597 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 41,288 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 41,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 40,978 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 40,978 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 39,624 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 37,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 32,250 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,720 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 May 2010 25,696 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all tyres are perished

Pass 21 May 2009 21,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 16,601 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2007 12,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2007 12,702 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 9,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 23 May 2006 9,929 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 MDK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MDK, 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 MDK registered?

EF03 MDK is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is EF03 MDK safe to buy?

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