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EJ03 BHA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,313 mi
Last recorded149,313 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 BHA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 149,313 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2025 145,984 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 145,984 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 141,196 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 141,137 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2023 137,606 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 132,030 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 132,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 May 2021 125,424 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 116,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 108,703 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2018 102,633 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 May 2017 96,810 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & corrosion (Bushes perishing & components corroding)

Both front headlamps misting - Pattern just meets criteria

Both rear tyres heavily perished , starting to crack & low tread (Recommend replacement)

Exhaust corroded

Front & Rear No plates deteriorating

Front brake discs worn & corroded

Offside front tyre perished

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroding

Underbody corroding

Wipers starting to smear

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Apr 2016 95,213 miles

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

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

general underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre slight persih

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing close to wear bars and perished

steering and suspension shows age related wear

Pass 6 May 2015 93,090 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre inner side walls deterioated

Fail 6 May 2015 93,090 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyre inner side walls deterioated

Pass 7 May 2014 91,178 miles

corroded exhaust

Pass 25 Apr 2013 89,125 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corroded exhaust

front tyre walls deterioated

slight corrosion both inner sills

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Apr 2013 89,125 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corroded exhaust

front tyre walls deterioated

slight corrosion both inner sills

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2012 86,796 miles

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

corroded exhaust

front tyre sidewalls perished

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 May 2011 81,886 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 18 May 2010 72,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,679 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,241 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,267 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,724 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 36,724 miles

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

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

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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EJ03 BHA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ03 BHA, 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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EJ03 BHA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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