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HY03 ZVF

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

54,028 mi
Last recorded54,028 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY03 ZVF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 54,028 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 52,391 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 52,391 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 52,124 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 51,578 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 51,578 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 50,927 miles

Em light on

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 50,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Em light on

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 50,320 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 50,320 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,034 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 50,034 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,322 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 49,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 48,479 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 48,479 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 47,308 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 47,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,643 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 45,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 43,835 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 43,835 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 41,526 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 41,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 24,682 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 24,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,136 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 29,820 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 29,820 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,815 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 24,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,813 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 21,292 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 21,292 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 19,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 17,682 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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HY03 ZVF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 ZVF, 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 HY03 ZVF registered?

HY03 ZVF is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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