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EF03 NPC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,400 mi
Last recorded107,400 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 107,400 miles

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

underside covered in sealant

Pass 23 Oct 2024 96,284 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 94,971 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 90,619 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 90,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 85,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 79,098 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link rubbers are badly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front hand brake has excessive travel needs adjustment but working fine

Pass 21 May 2019 69,617 miles

parking brake has insufficient reserve travel

Fail 20 May 2019 69,617 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake has insufficient reserve travel

Pass 21 May 2018 61,445 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2017 52,211 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 52,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 44,189 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 44,185 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure excessively worn on edges (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall splitting

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall splitting

Pass 21 May 2015 37,351 miles

Front tyres worn low on inner edges

Head lamps discoloured

battery corrosion

excess hand brake travel

high mount stop light inop

nsf,nsr and osr tyres cracking (Advise renew)

Pass 22 May 2014 30,202 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 May 2013 24,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2013 24,004 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 18,450 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,334 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 16,038 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 16,025 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,219 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 15,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 14,485 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 10,874 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 7,391 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 NPC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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

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