CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ03 VPY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

87,038 mi
Last recorded87,038 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 87,038 miles

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

front lenses faded, image weak rear number plate light loose

Pass 10 Dec 2024 81,459 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,308 miles

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

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

lightlenses slight faded

Fail 6 Dec 2023 75,308 miles

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

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

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

lightlenses slight faded

Pass 19 Dec 2022 68,613 miles

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 1756514 (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1756514 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 62,131 miles

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

front head light lenses slight faded, image still visable

Fail 25 Nov 2021 62,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front head light lenses slight faded, image still visable

Pass 5 Dec 2020 55,855 miles

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

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 46,269 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 36,906 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 35,010 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 33,513 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,174 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,016 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,323 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 29,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 27,923 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 19,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 18,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 16,533 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 14,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 14,119 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 11,377 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
Full Toyota Yaris reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ03 VPY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 VPY, 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

How do I check the history of EJ03 VPY?

You can check the full history of EJ03 VPY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ03 VPY registered?

EJ03 VPY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is EJ03 VPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ03 VPY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ03 VPY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ03 VPY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.