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HG03 NJZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,517 mi
Last recorded103,517 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG03 NJZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 103,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,427 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 101,910 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 99,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 96,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 93,608 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 91,928 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 88,919 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2018 85,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,453 miles

**FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SEVERELY WORN**

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 175/65x14t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 81,453 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

**FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SEVERELY WORN**

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald 175/65x14t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 77,387 miles

Headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2015 73,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 68,721 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2014 68,721 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,407 miles

front tyres approaching legal limit

Fail 13 Jun 2013 65,407 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front tyres approaching legal limit

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,939 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 57,973 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,052 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 50,077 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 35,402 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 29,489 miles

1. All four tyres are worn on edges & getting low on tread

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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HG03 NJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 HG03 NJZ, 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 HG03 NJZ registered?

HG03 NJZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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