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HV03 YSN

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

156,172 mi
Last recorded156,172 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 YSN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 156,172 miles

Rear Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Both side (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 133,721 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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 133,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 101,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 101,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 93,276 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 30 Aug 2022 93,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing from securing castle nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing from securing castle nut (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 31 Aug 2021 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 80,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bulb holder melted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,097 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder stuck on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Aug 2019 63,082 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 20 Aug 2019 63,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 56,222 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 56,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 48,971 miles

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 31 Aug 2017 48,971 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 9 Sep 2016 41,817 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 39,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 30 Aug 2014 36,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel Arch Marked

Offside Front Wing, Door & Quater Panel Marked

Offside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished

Fail 29 Aug 2014 36,234 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear wheel arch marked

offside front wing/door & quater panel marked

offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 2 Aug 2013 35,590 miles

All Front Anti Roll Bar Drop Link Rubber Bushes Starting To Perish

Slight Paint Damage Along Offside Of Car

Pass 3 Jul 2012 34,840 miles

damage to front bumper,nearside door and rear panel

Pass 28 Jun 2011 33,317 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,854 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 30,560 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,816 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 26,769 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,618 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 YSN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 HV03 YSN, 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 YSN registered?

HV03 YSN is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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