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HJ03 MLX

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,311 mi
Last recorded144,311 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 MLX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 144,311 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2018 144,237 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear fuel tank outer skin perished

Nearside Front brake heat shield perished

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 122,879 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 116,294 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,106 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,842 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 96,140 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 96,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,407 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,365 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,491 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,073 miles

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,233 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Feb 2008 52,233 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2007 43,211 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,218 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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HJ03 MLX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HJ03 MLX, 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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HJ03 MLX is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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