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J3 TER

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,559 mi
Last recorded86,559 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TER
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 86,559 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 86,559 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge JUST ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 85,818 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 84,234 miles

Nearside Front Outer TYRE WORN LOW

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 82,256 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 81,727 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 80,763 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 80,763 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,388 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 79,388 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,295 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 75,209 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 75,205 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,301 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 72,301 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both wiper blades (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,491 miles

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

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 63,152 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 57,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight perishing to n/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,121 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,627 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,370 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 35,591 miles

child seats fitted to nsr & osr

front tyres 2mm tread

recommend brake pads check 3000 miles

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,363 miles

front brake pads wearing low !!!!!

Pass 25 Sep 2007 23,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 16,887 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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J3 TER is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J3 TER, 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 J3 TER registered?

J3 TER is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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