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LC03 JFJ

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,691 mi
Last recorded80,691 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 JFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 80,691 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 76,066 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 76,066 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 71,547 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 67,071 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 62,947 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,379 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 53,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 47,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front seatbelt stalk casing missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 16 May 2017 42,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 41,129 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,059 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 39,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,502 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 34,703 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 34,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,941 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 29,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,573 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 27,110 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,326 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 21,399 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 17,902 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,265 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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LC03 JFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc 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 LC03 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 LC03 JFJ registered?

LC03 JFJ is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 April 2003.

Is LC03 JFJ safe to buy?

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