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HW03 EFU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,361 mi
Last recorded111,361 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EFU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 111,361 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 15 Dec 2023 107,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement especially n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of pipe at rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner sills have flaky surface corrosion--both sides

Pass 5 Jan 2023 105,905 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))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 103,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on minimum legal limit and badly perished, replacement advised (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 100,744 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 96,819 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,816 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 87,322 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 4 Jan 2017 81,979 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 77,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 71,900 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 67,540 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,054 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 59,220 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,379 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,353 miles

both wiper blades starting to tear and may soon need replacing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,273 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 32,455 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2007 32,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2006 25,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 25,179 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 EFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HW03 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

HW03 EFU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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