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EJ03 YDY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

142,819 mi
Last recorded142,819 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YDY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 142,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Sep 2025 142,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 123,707 miles

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

Parking brake leaver has slight travel...

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded..

Pass 16 Oct 2023 118,550 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 118,408 miles

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 111,080 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 111,070 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside & offside sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2021 105,839 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 100,997 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 100,090 miles

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

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Fail 30 Sep 2019 100,090 miles

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

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

exhaust bracket broken exhaust still secure

Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,286 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight bind (not detecable in rollers)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,286 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight bind (not detecable in rollers)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,916 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split.

both front head lamps starting to diss-colour.

front brake pads low.

Fail 7 Aug 2017 89,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill section. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split.

both front head lamps starting to diss-colour.

front brake pads low.

Pass 18 Aug 2016 85,447 miles

n/s/f head lamp slightly diss-coloured.

n/s/r and o/s/f tyre valves perished.

n/s/r wheel arch signs of corrosion.

very slight bind o/s/r brake.

Pass 18 Aug 2015 81,117 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 81,117 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,339 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 75,227 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,728 miles

slight corrosion n/s sill

Pass 14 Aug 2012 63,392 miles

n/s/r sill rusty

Fail 13 Aug 2012 63,391 miles

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

n/s/r sill rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,322 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 54,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,839 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 47,306 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 47,306 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,109 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 41,666 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 41,666 miles

front brake pads wearing

Pass 21 Apr 2006 30,669 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 YDY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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

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