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KG03 JFJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Black Diesel 1363cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,879 mi
Last recorded195,879 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 JFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,363cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 195,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 184,647 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 184,647 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 176,418 miles

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

Rear axle and coil springs corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 169,168 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 169,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 164,210 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 158,319 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 158,319 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 151,576 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 151,576 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 140,631 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Feb 2017 140,631 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Feb 2016 131,395 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2016 131,395 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working 2 sides (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output 2 sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear tyres slightly perished

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,836 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,838 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,971 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 79,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 68,722 miles

travel on handbrake

Pass 20 Mar 2008 54,236 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 34,046 miles

nearside front wiper blade splitting on end/advise replacement

nearside rear brake drum oval

tyres around 2mm on edges

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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KG03 JFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,363cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KG03 JFJ, 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 KG03 JFJ registered?

KG03 JFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is KG03 JFJ safe to buy?

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