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FT03 LKM

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,397 mi
Last recorded95,397 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT03 LKM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 95,397 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 85,824 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 81,393 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 81,393 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 75,144 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 72,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,599 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 65,498 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 65,498 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear 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 2 May 2019 62,795 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 57,562 miles

Both rear tyres mis-shaped

Floor pan dented

Rear exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 3 May 2018 57,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres mis-shaped

Floor pan dented

Rear exhaust section corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,860 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 45,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Small cut in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 45,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Small cut in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 38,911 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 38,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 37,342 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 35,750 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,927 miles

nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 31,729 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 31,729 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,477 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 29,477 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,085 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 24,433 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 20,709 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,982 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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FT03 LKM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FT03 LKM, 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 FT03 LKM registered?

FT03 LKM is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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