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HY03 WBT

2003 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,060 mi
Last recorded145,060 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 WBT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 145,060 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 142,663 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre has uneven wear / flat spots

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 140,167 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear / flat spots

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 140,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both splitting on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear / flat spots

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 137,359 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads on 3 mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has x 2 nails in / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear / flat spots / nail in

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 137,359 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front brake pads on 3 mm

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has x 2 nails in / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear / flat spots / nail in

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 135,262 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 135,262 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 132,795 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear position light very bright

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

Fail 10 Oct 2019 132,792 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear position light very bright

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 128,541 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 125,407 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 127,397 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 121,045 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 121,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2015 117,494 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 113,594 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 112,344 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 112,344 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 109,906 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 107,056 miles

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

Offside front shock absorber fouling with wheel arch.

Fail 1 Mar 2012 107,056 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front shock absorber fouling with wheel arch.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 99,508 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,834 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 94,745 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,228 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,748 miles

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

Poor N/S Dip beam pattern. †Hand brake low effort,requires attention

Pass 14 Feb 2006 89,367 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 89,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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HY03 WBT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY03 WBT, 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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HY03 WBT is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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