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HN03 MTJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,413 mi
Last recorded56,413 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 MTJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 56,413 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links showing age and wear

Nearside Slight play in rack/spindle

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Both front anti-roll bar links showing age and wear

Headlamps aged

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

Nearside Slight play in rack/spindle

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 53,599 miles

Nearside Slight play in rack spindle

Pass 12 Apr 2017 50,585 miles

Slight play in nearside rack spindle/internal

Fail 12 Apr 2017 50,581 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Strong Advise: Nearside rear tyre construction failing causing uneven tread

Slight play in nearside rack spindle/internal

Strong Advise: Headlamps aged

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,579 miles

Headlamps aged

Nearside Slight play in rack spindle

Fail 6 Apr 2016 47,579 miles

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

Headlamps aged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Strong Advisory (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Slight play in rack spindle

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Strong Advisory (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 44,568 miles

Strong Advise:Both nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar linkages heavily worn and deteriorating

Fail 1 Apr 2015 44,568 miles

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

Strong Advise:Both nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar linkages heavily worn and deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2014 41,815 miles

Minor chips in screen

Slight play in nearside rack spindle

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links heavily worn and splitting

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Fail 10 Apr 2014 41,815 miles

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

Minor chips in screen

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

Slight play in nearside rack spindle

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Both nearside and offside front anti-roll bar links heavily worn and splitting

Strong Advise:Both nearside and offside headlamps aged and deteriorating

Strong Advise:Nearside headlamp image poor

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2013 39,136 miles

Chips in screen

Headlamps aged

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Nearside front and offside front anti-roll bar links heavily deteriorated

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Pass 10 Apr 2012 36,634 miles

Clutch operation/creak

Front anti-roll bar links deteriorating heavily

Rear beam bushes showing age

Slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Fail 10 Apr 2012 36,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Clutch operation/creak

Front anti-roll bar links deteriorating heavily

Rear beam bushes showing age

Slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Steering and suspension components showing general age and wear

Stone damage to treads

Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,674 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 33,674 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 31,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 31,286 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,590 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 28,590 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

hand brake lever coming up high

Pass 1 Apr 2008 25,984 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,035 miles

Both front, and N/S/R tyres begining to deteriorate / perish.

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 18 Apr 2006 20,691 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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HN03 MTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HN03 MTJ, 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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HN03 MTJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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