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EJ03 XUM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,854 mi
Last recorded102,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 XUM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 102,854 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 101,294 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 92,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 89,838 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,600 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 84,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 83,103 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,794 miles

ADVISE SCREEN DAMAGED BUT NOT IN DRIVERS VIEW[ NEAR SIDE]

Pass 27 Nov 2018 79,062 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))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 79,061 miles

Headlamp aim not tested Both no image (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 75,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished.

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 70,067 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,166 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 66,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 66,030 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,284 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,415 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,903 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 60,903 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 54,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 42,955 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 31,937 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 XUM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

EJ03 XUM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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