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EJ03 YFC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

174,476 mi
Last recorded174,476 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 YFC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 174,476 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 174,476 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 163,335 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 163,335 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 May 2013 148,938 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 148,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 134,942 miles

both front dip beam images dull,due to headlight lenses been misty.various steering and suspension bushes cracking.

Pass 11 May 2011 123,395 miles

offside front wheel slightly binding.offside dip beam becoming dull will need a new headlight soon.

Pass 14 May 2010 109,793 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 109,793 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 93,778 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 93,777 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

hand/brake close to full travel

unable to view front pads fully

Pass 22 May 2008 75,717 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 75,717 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 59,662 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 59,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2006 45,503 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 YFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YFC, 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 YFC registered?

EJ03 YFC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ03 YFC shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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