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EJ03 VMD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

110,224 mi
Last recorded110,224 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VMD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 110,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2022 110,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 98,866 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALMOST WORN TO CORDS NAIL IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 92,330 miles

Central Exhaust poor condition

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

all brake hoses perishing

both front outer anti roll bar link rubber bushes very split and worn

both rear tyres VERY PERISHED

different size tyres fitted at front and rear axles

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,571 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,571 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working intermittent (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 72,032 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bushes perishing

Pass 3 Feb 2016 70,622 miles

both front anti roll bar drop ling bushes perishing

Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,622 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front anti roll bar drop ling bushes perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,532 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 30 May 2014 65,684 miles

engine light on

off side front head light yellowing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,178 miles

offside front headlamp lense fading

offside front tyre wearing low and bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2013 60,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front headlamp lense fading

offside front tyre wearing low and bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2012 53,599 miles

engine light on

engine light on

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front headlamp lense fading/yellowing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 53,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front headlamp lense fading/yellowing

Pass 8 Jun 2011 47,043 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Apr 2011 46,402 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 38,547 miles

engine management light is on

front brake pads wearing low and discs lipped

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 22 May 2009 32,992 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,851 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 25,004 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 18,244 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 VMD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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