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EJ03 XVH

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,899 mi
Last recorded173,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 XVH
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 173,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front door damage

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

interior mirror is missing

mil light is on

Pass 20 Jan 2022 164,909 miles

underbody corroison

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 164,206 miles

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

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2021 164,206 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 158,671 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 158,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 144,759 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear both brakes are sticking

Fail 21 Apr 2018 144,653 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Rear both brakes are sticking

Pass 21 Apr 2017 135,983 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 135,983 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 122,541 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 122,541 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 103,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 103,538 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,743 miles

both front headlamps glazed on lenses

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,104 miles

front washers slightly blocked

nearside and offside front anitroll bar link arm bushes starting to perish

nearside and offside front inner tie rods have slight play

offside rear tyer slightly perised on side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2011 53,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front washers slightly blocked

nearside and offside front anitroll bar link arm bushes starting to perish

nearside and offside front inner tie rods have slight play

offside rear tyer slightly perised on side wall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 50,523 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 45,703 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 40,545 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 XVH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XVH, 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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What year was EJ03 XVH registered?

EJ03 XVH is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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