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HW03 EFV

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,171 mi
Last recorded64,171 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW03 EFV
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 64,171 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 57,248 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 57,248 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,838 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 44,625 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 44,625 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 38,137 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 32,916 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 28,167 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 22,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 19,638 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 18,261 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 14,546 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 13,735 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 12,958 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 12,124 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 10,386 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,644 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 7,680 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 6,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,215 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 EFV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 EFV, 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 HW03 EFV registered?

HW03 EFV is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is HW03 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW03 EFV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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