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KU03 YFR

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

61,021 mi
Last recorded61,021 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 YFR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 61,021 miles

Both front lower suspension arms rusty

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 22 Apr 2026 60,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolts missing from both front subframe bracing bars (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both front lower suspension arms rusty

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 28 Apr 2025 58,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 25 Apr 2024 57,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 24 Apr 2024 57,236 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside rear tyre bald on outer edge

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

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

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 4 May 2023 54,768 miles

rear tyres cracked and worn

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,392 miles

underside rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,863 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Underside rusty in places

Fail 23 Feb 2022 51,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Underside rusty in places

Pass 24 Feb 2021 49,743 miles

beam patterns weak

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres worn

Pass 19 Feb 2020 48,818 miles

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

Nearside front tyre tread on limit

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

Offside rear tyre tread close to wear bars

Pass 25 Feb 2019 46,611 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,267 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 44,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 R14 82H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,756 miles

antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 22 Feb 2016 39,058 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,103 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,189 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 33,188 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,398 miles

exhaust slight blow

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,460 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 24,723 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 22,520 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 19,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,039 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 13,884 miles

n/s/f tyre below

n/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 22 Feb 2006 10,914 miles

small chips in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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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KU03 YFR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KU03 YFR, 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 KU03 YFR registered?

KU03 YFR is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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