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HW03 EFL

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

144,201 mi
Last recorded144,201 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 144,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 144,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 138,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 138,623 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,509 miles

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2017 129,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2016 120,613 miles

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2016 120,613 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

play inner steering arms

under sills corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2015 111,565 miles

front and rear tyres tearing apart

front headlights are misty

off side front wheel bearing is slighty rough

Pass 2 Sep 2014 105,239 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 89,511 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,573 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2012 67,573 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 52,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 52,111 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 45,926 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,420 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,739 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 39,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 35,556 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 31,079 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,886 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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HW03 EFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HW03 EFL, 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 HW03 EFL registered?

HW03 EFL is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is HW03 EFL safe to buy?

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