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J33 SDB

2003 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,407 mi
Last recorded160,407 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 SDB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 160,407 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 160,049 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 159,138 miles

Front and rear tyres low

Outer sills corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2022 157,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 157,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 124,667 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 112,553 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 101,151 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 101,151 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 88,908 miles

NEAR AND OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS SURFACES - SHOWING 'TRAFFIC FILM BUILDUP' ----GIVING REDUCED OPACITY

Fail 1 Mar 2018 88,908 miles

NEAR AND OFFSIDE HEADLAMP GLASS SURFACES - SHOWING 'TRAFFIC FILM BUILDUP' ----GIVING REDUCED OPACITY

Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,571 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,666 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 67,430 miles

headlight beams a little fient

Pass 8 Mar 2014 60,927 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 54,100 miles

front discs slightly scored

o/s headlight beam not quite right

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,229 miles

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

front discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,107 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,583 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,876 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 21,639 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,559 miles

n/s wiper blade split

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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J33 SDB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J33 SDB, 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 J33 SDB registered?

J33 SDB is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is J33 SDB safe to buy?

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