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HV03 YDZ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,951 mi
Last recorded107,951 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YDZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 107,951 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 107,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 104,532 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 97,742 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 91,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,383 miles

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 79,383 miles

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

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,539 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 68,357 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres void of tread on edges

Fail 6 Apr 2018 60,984 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear tyres void of tread on edges

Pass 25 Mar 2017 54,190 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake discs worn

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in inner joint

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2016 44,949 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Fail 5 Mar 2016 44,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated Damaged (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,038 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,998 miles

Front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,071 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2013 36,071 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front brake pads look low

front number plate cracked

Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,788 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate damaged but legable from 20 meters

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,108 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

light defective windscreen wiper blade damage(scrating) in swept area

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,096 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,907 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 13,151 miles

hand brake travel becoming long

Pass 20 Feb 2008 12,994 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 10,521 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 10,521 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 8,112 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 YDZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YDZ, 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 HV03 YDZ registered?

HV03 YDZ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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