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EX03 VTG

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,312 mi
Last recorded137,312 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VTG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 137,312 miles

Corrosion all over underside

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 11 Jul 2018 124,696 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2018 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,534 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside stop has an intermittent fault

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 117,534 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside stop has an intermittent fault

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 110,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 103,947 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 103,945 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 25 Jul 2014 97,630 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 90,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,577 miles

1.n/s inner cv boot loosing grease 2.long hand brake travel

1.slight exhaust blow manifold area

Fail 1 Aug 2011 77,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1.n/s inner cv boot loosing grease 2.long hand brake travel

Pass 25 Jul 2010 66,171 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 55,993 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 48,237 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing o/s/r wheel rattle when turning

Pass 9 Jul 2007 40,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 37,772 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 31,878 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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EX03 VTG is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX03 VTG, 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 EX03 VTG registered?

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

Is EX03 VTG safe to buy?

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