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EF03 XBR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,437 mi
Last recorded124,437 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 XBR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2020 124,437 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high nearside & offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 108,853 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 116,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 108,842 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 100,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 93,576 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 93,576 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2015 84,767 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 77,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2014 77,146 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s/f tyre wear to edges

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 31 May 2013 68,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 May 2013 68,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,527 miles

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

front headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,238 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,238 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 49,713 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 49,713 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 43,661 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 43,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

exhaust system is very rusty

hand brake lever has high operation

nearside and offside front anti/roll bar - link arm bushes are age/cracked starting to split

Pass 7 May 2008 38,186 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 33,240 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,399 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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 XBR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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