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EY03 LSZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,553 mi
Last recorded143,553 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 LSZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 143,553 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 143,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 135,203 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 135,203 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 123,746 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 123,746 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 108,204 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,499 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 97,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 88,037 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 86,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,946 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,946 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 82,027 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 78,678 miles

2 x rear tyres wearing on the edges

2 x wiper blades fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front inner edge wearing

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,646 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 74,646 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 69,771 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 64,060 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 11,440 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 54,688 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 49,257 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,471 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,734 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,284 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 LSZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LSZ, 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 EY03 LSZ registered?

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

Is EY03 LSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY03 LSZ shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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