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LC03 JGU

2003 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169,774 mi
Last recorded169,774 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Yaris61,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 JGU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 169,774 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 169,556 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 168,957 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 168,957 miles

Emissions not tested unable to maintain engine speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 167,921 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 167,921 miles

Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2019 162,646 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 156,338 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 156,278 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 152,506 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 152,506 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 142,339 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,154 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 118,245 miles

both head light lense slightly misty.

n/s/r shock slightly damp.

Fail 1 Apr 2014 118,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both head light lense slightly misty.

n/s/r shock slightly damp.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 107,715 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 107,715 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,342 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 98,152 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 87,848 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,686 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 72,744 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 61,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 49,964 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 37,716 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 JGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JGU, 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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LC03 JGU is a 2003 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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