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EX03 YRF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,760 mi
Last recorded155,760 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 YRF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 155,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 155,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 148,218 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion including rear axle and front subframe

Fail 17 Jun 2023 148,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion including rear axle and front subframe

Pass 18 May 2022 140,361 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 140,361 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 133,685 miles

park brake lever has travel

Pass 17 Jun 2020 129,609 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 129,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 124,732 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2019 124,732 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,057 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 119,052 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,062 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 101,973 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,178 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,816 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,435 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,526 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 62,116 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2009 49,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,433 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 34,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 24,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 24,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low 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 YRF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EX03 YRF, 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 YRF registered?

EX03 YRF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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