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HJ03 ZXV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,475 mi
Last recorded104,475 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 ZXV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 104,475 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 104,475 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 100,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 98,760 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 98,760 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 98,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2022 81,943 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,801 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 62,234 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 44,057 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 44,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 39,911 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 37,575 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 5 Apr 2017 37,574 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 11 Apr 2016 35,283 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 35,283 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 33,069 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 30,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 27,465 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,896 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished.

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outside edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 21,984 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

upper stop lamp not working

Pass 7 Apr 2010 17,406 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 11,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 8,692 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 6,520 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,429 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 ZXV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXV, 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 ZXV registered?

HJ03 ZXV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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