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EX03 VUA

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,272 mi
Last recorded115,272 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 115,272 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 115,272 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 106,404 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 99,604 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 99,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,507 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 84,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,947 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 79,226 miles

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

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

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

front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2014 79,226 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

front headlamps deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has age related cracks in tread

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,830 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 72,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 64,635 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 45,752 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 45,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,232 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,862 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,615 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,233 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 VUA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

EX03 VUA is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is EX03 VUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 VUA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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