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HT03 VLV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,537 mi
Last recorded154,537 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VLV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 154,537 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 150,614 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

handbrake long

power steering noisey

Pass 5 Jul 2019 143,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake travel only just acceptable - advise adjustment/repair soon

Pass 4 Jul 2018 132,953 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 132,953 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 121,194 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit.

Handbrake travel.

Nail in offside rear tyre.

exhaust system corroded.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 113,400 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,708 miles

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

Front anti roll bar link bushes slightly perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,328 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bush wear.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 89,318 miles

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

Both front anti roll bar link bush wear.

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,868 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 74,136 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,237 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 35,172 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 26,983 miles

front wiper blades split

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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HT03 VLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HT03 VLV, 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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HT03 VLV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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