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HV03 FOU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,297 mi
Last recorded51,297 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 FOU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 51,297 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

front suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded.

rear suspension beam/mounting points surface corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2025 51,048 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension sub frame/suspension components surface corroded

rear inner sill/ suspension mount area's surface corroded

rear suspension beam/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 50,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front suspension sub frame/suspension arms surface corroded.

rear inner sill/suspension mount area's surface corroded

rear suspension beam/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 50,711 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 50,057 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

Fail 9 Apr 2021 50,057 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

exhaust system deteriated - not leaking

Pass 27 Feb 2020 49,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear inner sills surface corroded

subframes/suspension components surface corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2019 49,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Fail 19 Feb 2019 49,170 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front anti roll bar link bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 10 Feb 2018 49,055 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 7 Feb 2018 49,055 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8) DANGEROUS

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 17 Nov 2016 48,956 miles

Front ant roll bar linkage bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free play.

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 44,279 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 44,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,416 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 39,224 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 38,243 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 38,148 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 37,716 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 37,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 35,242 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,963 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 24,131 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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HV03 FOU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV03 FOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HV03 FOU registered?

HV03 FOU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is HV03 FOU safe to buy?

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