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HJ03 YLW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,815 mi
Last recorded129,815 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 YLW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 129,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Apr 2020 129,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 121,114 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 112,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both Fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 112,302 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded Both Fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 99,960 miles

front number plate damaged but legal for mot

Fail 30 Mar 2017 99,960 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate damaged but legal for mot

Pass 13 Apr 2016 88,002 miles

Front number plate damaged but legality for mot

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 88,002 miles

Front number plate damaged but legality for mot

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 77,571 miles

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

Front number plate damaged but legality for mot o/k.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 77,571 miles

Front number plate damaged but legality for mot o/k.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,263 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,878 miles

Front number plate damaged but legal.

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front number plate damaged but legal.

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,770 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 40,275 miles

Front number plate slit but legality for mot o/k.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,804 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 26,388 miles

All tyres showing perishing fronts more than rears.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 21,586 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 21,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 15,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 9,767 miles

hand brake nearing end of reserve travel.

Fail 14 Mar 2006 9,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

hand brake nearing end of reserve travel.

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 YLW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 HJ03 YLW, 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 YLW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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