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EF03 TWL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,477 mi
Last recorded157,477 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 157,477 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 157,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at end (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at end (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 146,961 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 146,961 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 138,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,508 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 128,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 119,057 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 111,546 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 111,546 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 103,577 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 99,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 94,068 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,810 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 71,146 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,146 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 63,769 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 56,904 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 50,069 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 39,103 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2007 30,062 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 29,454 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 20,462 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 TWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TWL, 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 TWL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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