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EO03 TCY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,009 mi
Last recorded112,009 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 TCY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 112,009 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 107,660 miles

Central Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Inner Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached also plastic cover slightly damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner/outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 107,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 106,572 miles

Both rear shocks slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 106,017 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 105,094 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 104,306 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 103,266 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 103,266 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,143 miles

Cut n/s/f tyre sidewall not reaching cords

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Cut n/s/f tyre sidewall not reaching cords

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 90,965 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front seatbelt cover missing

Pass 25 Mar 2013 85,045 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 78,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

offside indicator siderepeater lens missing

Fail 28 Mar 2012 78,236 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside indicator siderepeater lens missing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,794 miles

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

clutch pedal notchy

oil filter area coverd in oil

Pass 26 Mar 2009 48,189 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,751 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,410 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,431 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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EO03 TCY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EO03 TCY, 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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EO03 TCY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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