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EJ03 VFA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

61,670 mi
Last recorded61,670 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VFA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 61,670 miles

vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 21 Jun 2025 55,251 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle is starting to corrode underneath in several places.

Pass 8 Jun 2024 49,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slightly play in steering

Pass 17 Jun 2023 44,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 39,962 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 36,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 34,254 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 32,889 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 31,222 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 27,674 miles

tread cracking on n/s/r & o/s/r tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,607 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 22,033 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,870 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,714 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,622 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

hand brake travel high

Pass 23 Apr 2009 16,414 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 15,676 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 15,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 13,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 11,130 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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EJ03 VFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ03 VFA registered?

EJ03 VFA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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