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EX03 VSY

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

119,606 mi
Last recorded119,606 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VSY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 119,606 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald on edges and very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres perished

whole underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,679 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar link bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust corroded

front subframe and wishbones corroded

front tyres bald on edges

inner and outer sills corroded

rad fins in poor condition

rear chassis corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 117,679 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front roll bar link bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

centre exhaust corroded

front subframe and wishbones corroded

front tyres bald on edges

inner and outer sills corroded

rad fins in poor condition

rear chassis corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 116,372 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn low on edges

rear inner sills and front subframe corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Dec 2017 114,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 112,118 miles

n/s/r tyre very perished

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

radiator fins in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2015 109,632 miles

eml on

Fail 9 Dec 2015 109,632 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

eml on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 106,763 miles

engine management light on

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat present

Pass 3 Dec 2013 104,403 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

radiator deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2012 101,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2011 98,268 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 94,953 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 94,953 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 86,671 miles

Body damage to rear panel

Both front anti-roll abr link rod bushes perished

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished and splitting

Slight damage to front windscreen within swept area

Fail 10 Feb 2010 86,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body damage to rear panel

Both front anti-roll abr link rod bushes perished

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both outer cv joints worn

Both rear axle to floor pan mounting bushes perished and splitting

Slight damage to front windscreen within swept area

Pass 23 Feb 2009 74,488 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 74,488 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,519 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,451 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 35,446 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 35,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EX03 VSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 EX03 VSY, 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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EX03 VSY is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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