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EJ03 XVX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,024 mi
Last recorded159,024 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 XVX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 159,024 miles

Both rear inner sill corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 159,023 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both rear inner sill corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 143,599 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 143,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 132,549 miles

Both headlights have a poor light beam pattern

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 132,549 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both headlights have a poor light beam pattern

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 121,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlight poor beam pattern

Fail 15 Jan 2019 121,430 miles

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

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Braking system leaking vacuum leak, engine cuts out when brake applied (1.1.3 (d))

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

Battery warning light on

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

Nearside Headlight poor beam pattern

Pass 7 Sep 2017 114,548 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 102,574 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,430 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 84,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 76,545 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 68,532 miles

crack in windscreen not yet in swept area

Pass 8 Jun 2011 57,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perrished

Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 32,907 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 25,854 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 19,864 miles

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

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 XVX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

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

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