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EX03 YXW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,366 mi
Last recorded136,366 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 YXW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2021 136,366 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 136,366 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 117,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 115,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 108,211 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 108,179 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 104,898 miles

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

slight scratches to windscreen

some deterioration to nearside rear tyre (cracks)

some deterioration to rear exhaust system .

Fail 22 Jul 2016 104,889 miles

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

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

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

slight scratches to windscreen

some deterioration to nearside rear tyre (cracks)

some deterioration to rear exhaust system .

Pass 21 Jul 2015 101,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 101,029 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 96,141 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 21 Jan 2014 96,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jan 2013 89,814 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 89,814 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2011 79,034 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 79,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 71,633 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2010 71,524 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 47,163 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 38,106 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 38,106 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front anti-roll bar links worn

low reserve in handbrake

Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,687 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 YXW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YXW, 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 YXW registered?

EX03 YXW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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