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HJ03 USC

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

228,137 mi
Last recorded228,137 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 USC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 228,137 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 228,091 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 224,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 220,382 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber dust coversplit

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

Offside Front shock absorber dust covers

surface corrosion underside

Pass 14 Mar 2022 216,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 215,119 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY FROM TRACK ROD

Central EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING STILL SECURE

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive PASSENGER DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 215,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested NO BEAM PATTERN VISIBLE (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested NO BEAM PATTERN VISIBLE (4.1.2 (b))

Central EXHAUST CENTRE PIPE EXHAUST BRACKET MISSING STILL SECURE

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive PASSENGER DRIVESHAFT SEAL LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Front SLIGHT PLAY FROM TRACK ROD

Pass 24 Mar 2020 213,157 miles

BOTH FRONT LIGHT UNITS FADING

Pass 23 Feb 2019 193,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing but serviceable (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear some surface corrosion to off side rear outer sill

some under body surface corrosion, but all appears sound

Fail 23 Feb 2019 193,095 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing missing but serviceable (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear some surface corrosion to off side rear outer sill

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (3.4 (b) (ii))

some under body surface corrosion, but all appears sound

Pass 10 Feb 2018 176,556 miles

Offside Front tyre on 3mm only 175/65/14

exhaust front pipe bracket broken but system still secure

some under body surface corrosion but all appears sound

Pass 11 Feb 2017 159,167 miles

front exhaust mount detached but system adequately supported

some under body surface corrosion but appears sound

Pass 13 Feb 2016 144,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 126,568 miles

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

slight play in steering detected at the wheel

Pass 22 Feb 2014 111,996 miles

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

front drop link bushes startng to crack/split

Pass 14 Feb 2013 98,614 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,401 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 63,378 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 46,627 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 29,148 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 11,094 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,192 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 7,378 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 USC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 USC, 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 HJ03 USC registered?

HJ03 USC is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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