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EG03 ABF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,110 mi
Last recorded124,110 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 ABF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 124,110 miles

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

front to rear underbody & suspension components slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2025 124,110 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

front to rear underbody & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 117,013 miles

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

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

front to rear under body & suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,050 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 111,045 miles

Wheel bearing rough when rotated both rear (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 100,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2020 100,759 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2019 95,768 miles

Central Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow to retract

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe hangars rusted thin. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on Interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly cloudy & pattern slightly blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy And slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear under body corroded around rear suspension

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens cloudy & pattern very blurry (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Valve stem not seated home (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Seat belt: retracting mechanism slow to retract

Front Exhaust mounting defective Downpipe hangars rusted thin. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on Interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy And slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Rear under body corroded around rear suspension

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Aug 2018 89,071 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

N/S front brake slight bind

N/S head light beam pattern fading

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under body and chassis corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2018 89,071 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

N/S front brake slight bind

N/S head light beam pattern fading

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear under body and chassis corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 85,056 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

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

General under body corrosion

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 85,056 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

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

General under body corrosion

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,002 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 80,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 74,911 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,560 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 60,276 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,287 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,401 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 40,041 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 35,100 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,345 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 30,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 24,609 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,725 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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EG03 ABF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc 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 EG03 ABF, 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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EG03 ABF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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