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EY03 LRU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

165,976 mi
Last recorded165,976 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 LRU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 165,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2018 165,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on 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 26 Oct 2017 164,312 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 164,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 162,630 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 162,630 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 66,349 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 15,914 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 159,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 157,456 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 146,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 146,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 132,381 miles

Bike rack fitted at time of test.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar electrics insecure.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 132,381 miles

Bike rack fitted at time of test.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar electrics insecure.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 120,250 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2010 120,102 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,142 miles

N/S front wiper blade split

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 23 Oct 2009 107,142 miles

N/S front wiper blade split

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S headlamp beam pattern poor

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 93,826 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2008 93,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 77,762 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,762 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 54,441 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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EY03 LRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 EY03 LRU, 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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EY03 LRU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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