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EX03 VTV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

59,036 mi
Last recorded59,036 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,036 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 52,507 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 52,507 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2023 50,239 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 50,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,257 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 46,483 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 46,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 45,785 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

engine management lamp on

Fail 17 Feb 2020 45,785 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 Feb 2019 42,852 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 42,852 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r mudflap insecure

Pass 6 Feb 2018 40,738 miles

EM light on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre valve split

Pass 8 Feb 2017 38,922 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 38,110 miles

EM light on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 38,110 miles

EM light on

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 36,556 miles

EM light on

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 35,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 34,650 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,063 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,398 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 22,840 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 19,618 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 VTV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EX03 VTV?

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What year was EX03 VTV registered?

EX03 VTV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is EX03 VTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 VTV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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