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EU03 HXE

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

102,874 mi
Last recorded102,874 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 HXE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 102,874 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

multiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )

Fail 16 Mar 2026 102,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.2.3 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

multiple areas of corrosion ( chassis and components )

Pass 17 Mar 2025 101,337 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced weld repairs around rear suspension mounts. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 101,334 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 98,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 95,124 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,831 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 91,828 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 88,321 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 88,318 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 85,221 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 85,218 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 76,203 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 73,741 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 72,396 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 72,396 miles

Stop lamp not working ALL (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 69,842 miles

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,842 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,896 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,512 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front seat belt clasps plastic surrounds missing

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,650 miles

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

o/s/f/tyre in poor condition

Fail 29 Feb 2012 59,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

o/s/f/tyre in poor condition

Pass 23 Feb 2011 54,901 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,512 miles

loose body trim offside front door

Pass 23 Feb 2009 43,336 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 5 Mar 2008 36,498 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 24,103 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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EU03 HXE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 EU03 HXE, 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 EU03 HXE registered?

EU03 HXE is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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