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EK03 UTL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,782 mi
Last recorded121,782 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 UTL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 121,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear underside rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2026 121,774 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear underside rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2025 119,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 118,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 115,870 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 115,862 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 113,805 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2022 113,774 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 112,423 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,197 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 109,636 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 103,752 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 103,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 97,352 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 90,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 82,810 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 74,836 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 67,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,436 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 59,576 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 51,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 43,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,142 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,909 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,110 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 15,601 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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EK03 UTL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 EK03 UTL, 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 EK03 UTL registered?

EK03 UTL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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