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EJ03 VPU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

95,319 mi
Last recorded95,319 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VPU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 95,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated @ rear

rear suspension components corroded multiple

Pass 20 Jul 2023 90,844 miles

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

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

suspension mount and components corroded @ rear

underfloor slight corrosion @ rear

Pass 29 Jul 2022 87,787 miles

corrosion /perishing to front arb bushes

corrosion to front and rear suspension

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 3 Aug 2021 84,945 miles

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

both inner sills has slight corrosion

underfloor suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 84,940 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner sills has slight corrosion

underfloor suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,955 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 77,924 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 72,358 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,210 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 44,427 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 42,475 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,034 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,065 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 33,305 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 33,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 30,228 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 27,094 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 23,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 20,900 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,163 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 12,769 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 VPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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