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EJ03 VRD

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

123,564 mi
Last recorded123,564 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 VRD
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 123,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 120,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 117,352 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 113,414 miles

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

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

underside has various areas of light corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2018 113,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside has various areas of light corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2017 109,515 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING THE SCREEN

Central Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDER LINE (8.3.1a)

Rear METAL FUEL PIPES ARE BADLY CORRODED

Fail 27 Oct 2017 109,515 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTER /REAR SECTIONS (7.1.2)

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING THE SCREEN

Central Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil STRUT (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDER LINE (8.3.1a)

Rear METAL FUEL PIPES ARE BADLY CORRODED

Pass 10 Nov 2016 104,103 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 92,713 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 82,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 74,283 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 74,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 64,621 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 7 Nov 2011 53,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,930 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,125 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 26,051 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 19,357 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,243 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 12,243 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,107 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 VRD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VRD, 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 VRD is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 June 2003.

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