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HT03 VLW

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,684 mi
Last recorded142,684 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 VLW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 142,684 miles

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jan 2024 142,683 miles

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

Position lamp not working all rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2023 140,969 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2023 140,968 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 139,540 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 139,108 miles

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER VERY CORRODED

Fail 9 Dec 2020 139,108 miles

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

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

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER VERY CORRODED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN VERY THIN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 135,783 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front anti-roll bar bushes heavily deteriorated

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 135,783 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front anti-roll bar bushes heavily deteriorated

Headlight aims only just met requirements

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 125,476 miles

Minor chips in windscreen

Both front brake hoses perished

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing low & minor cuts to tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 125,476 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Both front brake hoses perished

Front anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

Minor chips in windscreen

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing low & minor cuts to tread

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 113,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 113,867 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 104,942 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 104,942 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 96,264 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 88,279 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 78,584 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 69,577 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 61,068 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 61,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,290 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 43,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,047 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 24,513 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 16,258 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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HT03 VLW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HT03 VLW, 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 HT03 VLW registered?

HT03 VLW is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is HT03 VLW safe to buy?

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