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EJ03 YEL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

56,096 mi
Last recorded56,096 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YEL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 56,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 56,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Delaminated effecting beam output (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 44,470 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 44,444 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 33,503 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 33,503 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 20,069 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 19,248 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 17,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 17,438 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 16,932 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 16,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 15,718 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,123 miles

all tyres front and rear have deep cuts to side wall and cracking recommed replacing soon

Pass 13 Apr 2015 14,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 13,678 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,051 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 12,377 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 11,677 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 11,060 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,229 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 8,721 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 7,290 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 7,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,433 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 YEL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

EJ03 YEL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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